23N/PHTT - Physicist

The Role:

Application of Physics to the Medical Diagnostics field including areas such as:

• Identification of new sensing technologies
• Understanding and application of machine vision and machine learning techniques in automated and semi-automated applications
• Optimisation of optical imaging techniques, including evaluation of new camera technologies such as sCMOS
• Data processing, simulation, and data analysis for improved understanding of physical characteristics of biosensors, sensor response and set-up in diagnostic applications.

Responsibilities:

• Research, develop and implement CCD and CMOS sensing platforms
• Research and develop enhanced image techniques
• Develop software for image processing applications on C# or other software platform
• Design and execute experiments independently, identify scientific and technical problems and provide potential solutions.
• Interpret data and discuss experimental results within team and department meetings.
• Conduct scientific literature searches for project development purposes and continued professional development.
• Interact effectively with staff of diverse disciplines across the organisation.

The Candidate:

Essential:

• BSc in Physics, Mathematics, or other numerate disciplines.
• Demonstrable understanding of the principles of imaging employing CCD and CMOS sensors and relevant optical set-up
• Experience of machine vision and machine learning applications
• 2-3 years of Industrial experience within relevant field
• Demonstrable understanding of theoretical and experimental spectroscopy.
• Ability to drive projects independently within the context of a multidisciplinary research team.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Ability to assess and organise resources.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate research experience in the development of imaging techniques.
• Knowledge of software development stages in image processing applications.
• Experience of developing software applications for the research and analysis of biosensor applications.
• Mentoring graduates and placement engineers and scientists.

About Randox:

An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories has been the heartbeat of the UK’s National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK’s National Testing Programme and private clients alike. Through the enormous effort and commitment of its staff Randox is currently operating at a capacity of 180,000 COVID-19 samples per day, making it the most productive laboratory in the UK and Ireland and amongst the very largest in Europe.

Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment & skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially.

Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.