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?

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

Key Responsibilities:

You'll lead a team of five talented scientists so will need to coordinate their work as well as review and manage the technical data generated by the team's work. 

The flow of information between the various teams within the company is crucial, so clear, constant and timely communication of relevant data will be essential. Moreover, you may need to liaise with sales personnel so the ability to simplify and communicate complex data is also important.

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.

Interested? Brilliant! Just get in touch!

Apply including your CV with a covering letter (optional).

To discuss the role in more depth, schedule a brief call with our recruiting manager at this link.