Technical Lead - Molecular Diagnostics

Reposted 2 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Biotech
The Role
The Technical Lead will oversee the development and validation of molecular diagnostics tests, ensure operational excellence, maintain compliance, and lead training efforts while collaborating with teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job TitleTechnical Lead - Molecular Diagnostics
Location(s)
Macclesfield

About Us

Revvity is a developer and provider of end-to-end solutions designed to help scientists, researchers, and clinicians solve the world’s greatest health challenges. We pair the enthusiasm of an industry disruptor with the experience of a longtime leader. Our team of 11,000+ colleagues from around the globe are vital to our success and the reason we’re able to push boundaries in pursuit of better human health.

Find your future at Revvity 

The incumbent will lead the research, development, validation, and transfer of clinical laboratory tests into high-throughput routine operations for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human disease. This role combines scientific innovation with operational excellence to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and regulatory compliance of molecular and genomic testing.


 

Scientific & Technical Leadership

  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for clinical assays and laboratory procedures.

  • Design, develop, and validate pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes.

  • Lead troubleshooting and resolution of analytical or instrumentation issues.

  • Perform and interpret high-throughput genomic and molecular assays, including next-generation sequencing (NGS).
     

Operational Excellence

  • Implement end-to-end automation to meet high-throughput demands.

  • Ensure instrument qualification and method validation are completed within strict timelines.

  • Drive continuous process improvement to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround times.

  • Develop and maintain operational procedures, validation studies, and related documentation.
     

Quality & Compliance

  • Adhere to all quality control procedures to maintain specimen integrity and result accuracy.

  • Support ISO 15189 accreditation and compliance with relevant regulatory standards (UKAS, CAP, HTA, etc.).

  • Monitor and report quality metrics, performance indicators, and quality events promptly.

  • Participate in internal audits and regulatory due diligence reviews.
     

Training & Collaboration

  • Assist with staff training, competency assessment, and knowledge transfer.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and research partners to support laboratory innovation.

  • Lead or contribute to laboratory projects as assigned by leadership.
     

Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field (Ph.D. preferred).

  • Minimum 5+ years of clinical laboratory experience, including molecular and NGS-based assays.

  • Proven expertise in assay and process development, project management, and vendor collaboration.

  • HCPC registration preferred.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Working knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements (ISO 15189, CAP, UKAS, HTA).

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and laboratory information systems (LIS/LIMS).
     

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Scientific Literacy: Ability to evaluate scientific literature and author validation reports or publications.

  • Quantitative Skills: Strong understanding of statistics, probability, and data interpretation.

  • Problem Solving: Ability to analyze complex data and resolve issues in dynamic environments.

  • Collaboration: Effective communicator across multidisciplinary teams.
     

Working Conditions
  • Clinical laboratory environment with exposure to biological and chemical hazards.

  • PPE required: lab coat, gloves, and closed-toe shoes.

  • Full-time on-site presence required; weekend or holiday work may be needed.

  • Some travel may be required.
     

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand, sit, and move within the lab; manual dexterity to operate instruments.

  • Capable of lifting up to 25 lbs.

  • Ability to reach, bend, and handle routine laboratory activities safely.
     

Reports To
  • Laboratory Director (no direct reports).

Top Skills

Laboratory Information Systems (Lis/Lims)
MS Office
Next-Generation Sequencing (Ngs)
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
Waltham, , Massachusetts
3,109 Employees
Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

At Revvity, “impossible” is inspiration, and ""can't be done"" is a call to action. Revvity provides health science solutions, technologies, expertise and services that deliver complete workflows from discovery to development, and diagnosis to cure. Revvity is revolutionizing what’s possible in healthcare, with specialized focus areas in translational multi-omics technologies, biomarker identification, imaging, prediction, screening, detection and diagnosis, informatics and more. With more than $3 billion in revenue and over 11,000 employees, Revvity serves customers across pharmaceutical and biotech, diagnostic labs, academia and governments. It is part of the S&P 500 index and has customers in more than 190 countries. Learn more at www.revvity.com

Similar Jobs

Liftoff Logo Liftoff

Account Manager

AdTech • Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Machine Learning • Marketing Tech • Mobile • Software
Easy Apply
In-Office
London, Greater London, England, GBR
645 Employees

Navan Logo Navan

Field Marketing Manager

Fintech • Information Technology • Payments • Productivity • Software • Travel • Automation
Easy Apply
Hybrid
London, Greater London, England, GBR
3300 Employees

Navan Logo Navan

Senior Workday Analyst

Fintech • Information Technology • Payments • Productivity • Software • Travel • Automation
Easy Apply
Hybrid
London, Greater London, England, GBR
3300 Employees

Coinbase Logo Coinbase

Operations Manager

Artificial Intelligence • Blockchain • Fintech • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency • NFT • Web3
Easy Apply
In-Office
London, Greater London, England, GBR
4700 Employees
101K-101K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Formation Bio Thumbnail
Pharmaceutical • Healthtech • Biotech • Big Data • Artificial Intelligence
New York, NY
140 Employees
SOPHiA GENETICS Thumbnail
Software • Healthtech • Biotech • Big Data • Artificial Intelligence
Boston, MA
450 Employees
Pfizer Thumbnail
Pharmaceutical • Natural Language Processing • Machine Learning • Healthtech • Biotech • Artificial Intelligence
New York, NY
121990 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account