Principal Scientist - Biosensors
(Stirling, Scotland)
Principal Scientist - Biosensors
(Stirling, Scotland)
cutting edge biosensors ... designed at a priviledged location
Be sensible- Scotland is so much better!
Seriously – come sense the science, the scenery and possibly the scotch in the lovely city of Stirling, where stunning landscapes meet a rich history, near to both Edinburgh and Glasgow, A new age is about to dawn in the biosensor industry and you can be the one to usher it in.
If that sounds grandiose it’s because it’s going to be grand- you’ll be top dog of the biosensor department, in charge of a team of five talented people, working on a 3D graphene-based revolution in the biosensor field.
So- is this role the perfect fit for you?
Is it for me?
It will be if you’re:
- Communicative – with your team, with your colleagues and with stakeholders
- Analytical – able to be logical, impartial and incisive when presented with problems
- Supportive – open to helping others and, if the need arises, to ask for help
- Adaptable – things don’t always to according to plan!
- Knowledgable – be on top of the science in a rapidly evolving field
Requirements?
Experience:
You must be experienced with 5+ years of post-doc and just as importantly industrial experience in the biosensor field- human diagnosis, animal health, food safety and environmental analysis are the ideal fields, with extensive experience of all aspects of biosensor electrochemistry and assay development in this context.
Requirements:
- PhD in the area of bioelectrochemistry or related field.
- Experience managing researchers in a non-academic sector.
- Excellent spoken and written English- communication is critical to the successful execution of the role.
Why is this role so good for me?
The company, iGii, has grown from a handful to over 50 employees and is entering a phase of increased growth, so over time more senior roles will become available. On top of this there is the opportunity to work on a truly revolutionary material the market effects of which will be on a par with those of the silicon chip.
There are over twenty different nationalities represented among our workforce so you’ll always have stimulating company! In addition to this Stirling is a fantastic place to live and work- it’s a small city and hence very affordable with excellent transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well as extensive outdoor and indoor sporting facilities thanks to the presence of the University of Stirling, the top sporting university in the UK.
In terms of office hours, we offer the possibility (by arrangement) of occasional remote work as well as flexibility for unforeseen circumstances.
About igii
Pronunciation: ‘eye-G’
Based in Stirling, Scotland, iGii is a world-class team of technologists, scientists, engineers, product developers. We produce Gii, our pure, porous, 3D carbon nanostructure with extraordinary properties.
Gii offers a highly sensitive, sustainable material for sensors and is being used in point-of-care diagnostics. The novel properties of Gii also allow it to be incorporated into devices across a range of sectors, from automotive to electronics. We’ve previously used Gii as a component in heating elements, thermocouple, electrodes and EMI shields.
iGii have created a truly innovative and sustainable product with multiple use cases. The mission now is to demonstrate and deliver revolutionary performance through Gii, now.
Know more about iGii HERE.
For any clarification regarding the position, do not hesitate to contact our recruiting manager.
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