▷ [Urgent] Senior Chemist - R&D

1 day ago


Dublin, Ireland Voltedge Full time

Senior Chemist – R&D

Location: Dublin, Ireland | Full-time, on-site

About Magnostics

Magnostics Ltd is a biotechnology start-up company based in Dublin, Ireland. Magnostics develops and manufactures the AurosphereTM magnetic bead, an enhanced performance magnetic nanoparticle that is a key component for Nucleic Acid and cell separation. Our product portfolio is expanding, and at the same time, are scaling up our production capacity to meet incoming customer needs.

About the Role

Breakthrough technologies for advanced cell and gene therapy applications are urgently needed to address the challenges of modern medicine. In this role, Magnostics is seeking a Senior Chemist to lead R&D projects, drive product development from concept to commercialization, and ensure ISO & GMP compliance. You will mentor lab staff, oversee quality systems, and collaborate with leadership and external experts to shape strategy.

What Will You Do?

- Supervise laboratory and execute activities on a day-to-day basis, ensuring high-quality execution of experiments while maintaining ISO/GMP compliance in the Magnostics Ltd infrastructure.
- Lead product research and development projects for tools and technologies (tasks management, coordinate timelines, report…) supporting cell and gene therapy workflows, from concept through to commercialisation.
- Oversee and contribute to the scale-up and optimization of nano- and microparticle production processes.
- Supervise operations and staff, ensuring a compliant and efficient working environment.
- Ensure QC documentation, batch records, and SOPs meet ISO 13485 and GMP requirements (incl. Design and validate analytical methods, workflows, and QC protocols.)
- Collaborate with the CEO, CSO, R&D Team and external scientific advisors (when necessary) on KOL engagement and product development.
- Lead scientific input for grant proposals, fundraising, and business plan development alongside our commercial team / CEO.
- Drive continuous improvement in laboratory practices and quality systems.

What Will You Bring?

- PhD preferred (MSc with extensive experience considered) in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with demonstrated experience in the research and development of nano- and microparticle technologies
- Experience in quality management and control for the IVD industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge of analytical techniques used to characterise nano- and microparticles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of bioconjugation and Ströber chemical processes and scale-up.
- 5+ years R&D or scale up experience, ideally in start-up or corporate environment.
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills in English

What We Offer

Join Magnostics and play a key role in developing transformative products that are shaping the future of cell and gene therapy. Make a real impact, take ownership of your projects, and grow with a dynamic, fast-moving team. Competitive salary, benefits, and potential equity included.

Applicants must have the right to work within the EU.

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