Lead Algorithm Developer

• A good bachelor’s or higher degree (or equivalent) in a STEM subject; a relevant PhD is beneficial but not required. A strong mathematical background is very helpful.
• Specific domain experience within droplet-based microfluidics used for single cell analysis/cell sorting. Your CV will demonstrate sustained expertise in commercial-grade algorithm development, working from imaging and other data sources, derived from the application of one or more related techniques, and with industry hardware.
• Filtering and analysis of both numeric data (such as sensor data) and 2D imaging, in Python or other languages such as C or C++, R, Java, C# or Fortran.
• Good technical communication skills, as you’ll be working in cross-discipline environment with scientists and software developers.
• Team leadership experience would be beneficial for future growth, particularly leading a small analytical team in a scientific context.

Salary ranges up to £70k depending on experience. Benefits include up to a day per week home working, flexible start and finish times, a competitive pension, private medical cover, income protection, life assurance, enhance maternity/paternity leave and athletic memberships. The company is in cycling distance from central Cambridge and on major bus routes.

Keywords: algorithm development, Python, 2D imaging, numerical data, instrumentation, cell therapy, fluorescence, droplet imaging, microfluidics, team lead, C, C++, R, Java, C#, Fortran, Cambridge