Our mission is to push the boundaries of complex cell analysis. Using the Lightcast platform we are working with major pharmaceutical companies, leading academic institutes, and innovative biotechnology leaders. Together, using our next generation microfluidic platform, we are making advances towards new science, unique clinical approaches, new therapies, and innovative products.
The Lightcast platform allows precise, highly flexible, and massively parallel control of tens to hundreds of thousands of picolitre volume microdroplets using beams of light and powerful software logic. By sequentially combining droplets containing different cells, antibodies, cancer drugs, reporters and /or other reagents, we can perform complex workflows and assays at scale with a flexibility far beyond what is currently possible on any cell analysis platform.
About the role
We are expanding the Applications team here in our Cambridge facility and are seeking a scientist or a Sr. Scientist with expertise in (bio-)engineering, experimental physics or microfluidics to deliver collaborative projects while participating in the development of the Lightcast Platform.
Your immediate responsibilities will include:
- Working within and with the Application scientists
- Testing the Lightcast instrumentation in prototype form
- Perform technical troubleshooting, system optimisation and regular maintenance
- Devise verification and validation tests and performance improvements to the system
- Lead development/implementation of new operations on prototype
- In conjunction with the Biology team translate assays from bench to platform.
- Communicate effectively across teams and disciplines (Biology, Software, Development, Quality, Commercial)
- Coordinate and plan projects and lead the execution of Build-Test-Learn cycles
- Work closely with other teams to deliver milestones
- Deliver high quality data for external project work and report to collaborators
Requirements
We would expect you to have:
- MSc for the Scientist role and PhD for Sr. Scientist in Bioengineering, Biophysics, Physics or a closely related discipline or equivalent experience in the Industry.
- 3 –5 years’ experience in product development (ideally bio-tools development)
- Strong interest in hands-on work in early and later stage prototype testing of both instrument and cartridge
- Experience of planning, coordination and driving projects
- A technical hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Optics
- Microfluidics
- Assay development
- Software/hardware testing/Engineering
- Demonstrable experience with interdisciplinary and cross-functional working
- Problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent teamworking skills
- Fast-paced decision making
It would be advantageous for you to have:
- Experience with microscopy and optical imaging systems
- A track record of working in a multidisciplinary environment
- Experience in instrument support or assay development
- Team lead or line management experience (for Senior Position)
We offer a generous benefits package including:
- 26 days holiday, plus Public Holidays
- Flexible working hours
- Pension contribution matched up to 7%
- Private medical insurance
- Income protection
- Life insurance
- Subsidized gym membership and weekly cross fit sessions
- Access to Cycle to Work and Technology schemes
- Enhanced family leave policies
At Lightcast, we recruit on a rolling basis, meaning we carry on recruiting until we find the right person for the role being advertised. We tend to compare individuals to the role specification rather than to each other.
About Lightcast
Lightcast Discovery is a bio-tools company developing a platform that combines the flexibility to analyse a wide range of cell types and assays with precise control over droplet number, occupancy, location and movement. Working with major pharmaceutical companies and leading academic institutes. Together, using our next generation microfluidic platform, we are driving scientific innovation, developing unique therapeutic approaches, and forging a path to exciting new scientific discoveries. Learn more about Lightcast Discovery at https://www.lightcast.bio/.
Lightcast Discovery is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
At Lightcast, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way in our book. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background and what you can bring to Lightcast Discovery.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Lightcast Discovery does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lightcast or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lightcast Discovery’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lightcast Discovery, and Lightcast Discovery will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
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What We Do
Lightcast is developing a novel, droplet-based platform that provides a deeper understanding of cellular function. Compared to standard microfluidic methods, the Lightcast platform offers the ability to run a broader range of assays and to precisely control and track the number, occupancy, location, and movement of each droplet. The unprecedented scalability and flexibility of this approach will help advance translational and basic research as well as streamline development workflows for drugs, therapeutics, and applied biologics.
