Scientist - Biotechnology

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day. Smiths Detection is seeking a talented and innovative Biotechnology Research Scientist to join our growing R&D team in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Due to the nature of the sensitive projects you will be working on, we will also need to put the successful applicant through SC Level Clearance, we can not consider applicants that need sponsorship or are on a Visa. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of advanced biological detection technologies by applying your expertise in molecular biology, protein engineering and biotechnology research. Working within multidisciplinary project teams, you will play a key role in designing, executing and analysing experiments that support both future technology development and the enhancement of existing products. If you are passionate about scientific discovery and hold a PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Biology, Bioengineering or a related scientific discipline, with experience in mammalian and bacterial expression vector design, molecular cloning, and recombinant protein expression and purif