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Senior Research Associate, Biosensor Assay Development

Allegro MicroSystems
Manchester, GBR
Full-time
Senior · 30+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago

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What You Will Do

  • Assay Development & Optimization
  • Execute and optimize biosensor assays across a variety of biological targets and sample matrices, including blood, serum, and saliva.
  • Support development of protein, nucleic acid, and multiplexed assay formats for GMR sensing applications.
  • Conduct experimental studies to improve assay performance, sensitivity, robustness, and reproducibility.
  • Surface Chemistry & Process Development
  • Perform surface functionalization, bioconjugation, and immobilization processes on sensor substrates.
  • Support the development, characterization, and optimization of surface chemistry workflows for biosensor manufacturing and scale-up.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing assay consistency and performance.
  • Data Analysis & Technical Innovation
  • Analyze experimental results using tools such as Excel, JMP, Python, or equivalent platforms.
  • Identify technical trends, troubleshoot assay challenges, and communicate findings clearly to project stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop innovative solutions for improving sensor performance and assay sensitivity.
  • Laboratory Operations
  • Prepare reagents, buffers, controls, and test samples to support R&D activities.
  • Maintain laboratory inventory, equipment calibration, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
  • Ensure laboratory activities comply with safety and quality requirements.
  • Customer Applications & Product Support
  • Assist in developing proof-of-concept demonstrations and customer-specific validation studies.
  • Generate technical data and reports supporting customer evaluations, product verification, and manufacturing transfer activities.
  • Support high-priority customer testing and application development efforts.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers to integrate biological assay requirements into system design.
  • Provide biological and assay-development expertise during product development, verification, and troubleshooting activities.
  • What You Will Bring
  • B.S. or M.S. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
  • 3-6 years of hands-on laboratory experience in biotechnology, diagnostics, medical devices, or related R&D environments.
  • Experience with standard laboratory techniques, including pipetting, solution preparation, dilution series, ELISA, or molecular biology workflows.
  • Experience with surface chemistry, bioconjugation, or immobilization of biological capture reagents.
  • Strong experimental design, troubleshooting, and data analysis skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel and statistical analysis tools; experience with JMP, Python, or equivalent software is highly desirable.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with biosensors, diagnostics, immunoassays, or molecular detection technologies.
  • Familiarity with process development, manufacturing transfer, or semi-automated laboratory workflows.
  • Experience working in highly multidisciplinary product development environments.
  • Exposure to regulated product development or quality systems is a plus.
  • Why Allegro?
  • Join Allegro and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.
  • We foster a culture of Real Innovation, empowering you to push boundaries, develop cutting-edge solutions, and drive continuous improvement. Your work will create a Real Impact by solving complex real-world challenges that fuel our success and shape the future of technology. You’ll experience Real Connection, collaborating with talented colleagues around the globe in an environment built on trust, respect, and a shared purpose. Join us—and help build what’s next.
  • At Allegro, we are committed to providing a harassment-free environment of mutual respect to fuel innovation through inclusive thought collaboration. Allegro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, parental status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Allegro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
  • Eligible applicants must reside in a state where Allegro currently has an office location: This includes New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Texas, and Michigan. Certain positions (such as field sales roles) may be exempt from this requirement.
  • We foster a culture of Real Innovation, empowering you to push boundaries, develop cutting-edge solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Your work will create a Real Impact by solving complex real-world challenges that fuel our success and shape the future of technology.
  • You’ll experience Real Connection, collaborating with talented colleagues around the globe in an environment built on trust, respect, and a shared purpose.
  • Join us—and help build what’s next.

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