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Senior Research Scientist - Office-based in Cambridge, MA

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Research Scientist you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating clinical qPCR, RT-qPCR and ddPCR based molecular diagnostic assays and transferring validated assays to the clinical laboratory.

What you will be doing:

• Independently direct development and validation of new genomic assays
• Exhibit scientific leadership related to the testing of clinical trial samples for RT-PCR, qPCR, and ddPCR assays.
• Independently manage all aspects of R&D assay validations, experiments, data analysis, sponsor updates, interact with Scientific Affairs, IT, operational las, business development, and project management teams.
• Attend and present results at client facing meetings.

Your profile:

• E xpertise in qPCR-based assay development and validation.
• Experience working in a regulated lab a plus
• 3-5 years of experience at the bench and 1-2 years of experience leading projects.
• Advanced degree is preferred.

What ICON can offer you: Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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Research Associate in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics x 2 (Fixed Term)

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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2026 in the first instance.

The Theory of Condensed Matter group at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge aims to fill up to 2 Postdoctoral Research Associate positions, until 30th September 2026 (with the possibility of an extension, subject to funding). These are intended as group positions in a research programme involving several academics, including Profs B.Béri, C.Castelnovo, N.Cooper, and A.Lamacraft. We are particularly, though not exclusively, interested in the following research areas: Thermodynamic and response properties in topological magnetic materials, from microscopic modelling to effective theories; Emergent quantum dynamics, in frustrated magnets, driven dissipative, and/or topological quantum many-body systems, and in quantum circuit models; Emergent classical dynamical effects, from kinetically constrained relaxation pathways in topological systems to the non-equilibrium phase behaviour of soft and biological systems.

The Theory of Condensed Matter group offers a connected, lively and stimulating scientific and social environment, with regular activities ranging from internal and external group seminars, graduate lectures and introductory presentations on topics of current research, and social events. It encompasses 8 permanent academics, 35 graduate students and 20 postdoctoral researchers (many of whom hold independent fellowships).

The role holder will be expected to conduct postdoctoral-level research in collaboration with some of the investigators named above, as appropriate for the research topic. Collaboration with other members of the group, in particular other postdoc and junior members, as well as collaborations across and outside the department are highly encouraged. The role holder will also be expected to contribute to the general life and scientific environment of the group, e.g., contributing to the organisation of internal and external seminars, and offering graduate-level lectures based on their current topic of research.

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If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact Prof Nigel Cooper ( [email protected] ). If you have any questions about the application process, please contact [email protected] .

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