Principal Scientist

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Scientist to join LGCs Research team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a technical expert with deep expertise in recombinant protein expression virology or microbiology. Experience in immunoassay development antibody discovery or display technologies is ideal.

As a Principal Scientist you will direct complex scientific programmes covering new product development technology innovation and custom/co-creation projects. You will function in a fast-paced collaborative environment ensuring projects are finalized on time within budget and to the highest scientific standards.

Reporting directly to the Director of R&D you will own project strategy manage execution and ensure delivery. You will also mentor colleagues and help foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex multi-disciplinary R&D projects ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Build and implement scientific project plans workflows and experimental strategies within your area of expertise.
• Take full responsibility for project planning costing execution and completion often across multiple parallel workstreams.
• Act as a technical authority continuously refining methodologies and educating team members in your specialist domain.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external collaborators. Present results and progress updates to senior management customers and the wider LGC organisation. Clearly explain the scientific rationale technical challenges and strategic value of projects.
• Critically assess data and literature confidently interpreting and communicating findings from published biological research to diverse audiences.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges through structured root-cause analysis and innovative problem-solving.
• Develop and maintain high-quality documentation including SOPs protocols and batch production records.
• Work safely and confidently within a BSL-2 laboratory handling viral bacterial and protozoal pathogens in compliance with all relevant biosafety regulations.
• Contribute to and thrive in a multidisciplinary collaborative team environment demonstrating strong organisational skills and accountability.

Qualifications :

• PhD in biology or related subjects; or equivalent scientific experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a R&D laboratory ideally in a commercial entity.
• Proven capability to guide intricate scientific projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong analytical approach with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve scientific challenges independently.
• Strong communication skills able to convey complex technical concepts clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Highly organised proactive and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Confident in the use of MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) and AI tools.
• Experience working in a quality regulated and/or biosafety level 2 environment is desirable.

LGC is committed to encouraging an inclusive and collaborative environment where every team member can succeed. Join us in our mission to deliver world-class scientific solutions and make a significant impact in the research community. Your expertise and ambition will be instrumental in helping us achieve outstanding results!

Additional Information :

ABOUT LGC: 

LGC is a leading global life science tools company providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers products and workflows and are valued for their performance quality and range. 

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY 
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age disability race colour ethnic or national origin sex sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity religion or belief. Short listing interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender sexual orientation marital status colour race nationality ethnic or national origins religion or belief age or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC please visit our website 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time