Job Description

Development Scientist (Regulated & Applied Development) - 12-month Fixed-Term Contract

About the Role

Oxford Nanopore is seeking a Development Scientist to join our Regulated & Applied Development team. This team is responsible for the development, verification, validation, and lifecycle management of sequencing platforms and workflows operating within regulated quality environments.

In this role, you will lead complex scientific investigations, design and execute verification studies, and support the development of innovative sequencing products and applications. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams including Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Production, and Product Development to ensure products meet the highest scientific and regulatory standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, execute and interpret complex experimental and verification studies.
• Lead technical workstreams and contribute to cross-functional project teams.
• Support regulated product development, verification and product release activities.
• Author and review scientific and regulatory documentation.
• Identify and manage technical risks, driving effective mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with QA, Regulatory Affairs and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Analyse complex datasets and translate findings into clear scientific recommendations.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems, processes and verification approaches.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in a biological, chemical, physical science or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in assay development, experimental design or regulated product development.
• Experience working within ISO 9001, ISO 13485 or similar regulated environments.
• Strong scientific problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Experience writing and reviewing technical or regulatory documentation.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• MSc or PhD in a relevant scientific field.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions (EU, UK or FDA).
• Knowledge of risk management methodologies such as DFMEA or PRA.
• Previous experience mentoring or coaching colleagues.

Why Oxford Nanopore?

Oxford Nanopore has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information-rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis. Our technology is being used by researchers, clinicians and commercial partners worldwide to unlock new insights across human health, disease, agriculture and environmental science.

Join us and help shape the future of genomics through innovative science and impactful product development.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

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Oxford Nanopore Technologies: Our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis. The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing, and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins. The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments. With a thriving culture of ambition and strong innovation goals, Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries.