Assay Development Researcher – Maternity Leave Replacement (9 months)

About the position

Healthy.io is the first company to successfully turn the smartphone camera into a clinical-grade medical device, enabling faster treatment and improved care for patients worldwide. Our products combine novel biochemistry, microfluidics, computer vision and machine learning technology with best-in-class UX design to create new clinical pathways through smartphone-powered urinalysis, digitized wound management, and beyond. Headquartered in Tel Aviv with 50 employees across the US and UK as the main markets the company operates in.

We are looking for an assay development researcher to join our biology team for a maternity leave replacement position - ~9 months. As an assay developer, you will support the development, optimization, and testing of biochemical assays used in our smartphone-based diagnostic platform.

Requirements
M.Sc. in Biochemistry, Biology, or a related discipline
Strong analytical thinking with high attention to detail
Self-motivated, curious, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Experience working on assay development and bioanalytical methods - advantage
Experience with colorimetric assays such as ELISA and Enzymatic Reactions - advantage
High verbal and written skills in English
Role & Responsibilities
Perform hands-on laboratory work to support the development and optimization of biochemical assays, with an emphasis on colorimetric reactions
Assist in designing and running experiments to troubleshoot and improve assay performance
Contribute to feasibility, stability, and analytical performance testing of assays
Support the team by researching relevant scientific literature to inform development efforts
Accurately document experimental procedures, results, and observations
Participate in early-stage testing of new assay concepts that may influence future product development