Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Applications | Healthtech | Deep Tech Startup

Company Description

Hello!

We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist focused on Clinical Applications to join our team in Porto. This role sits at the intersection of biomedical science, spectroscopy, and clinical research, supporting the development and validation of iLoF’s technology through experimental work and collaboration with clinical partners.
The successful candidate will contribute to the design and execution of laboratory experiments using blood-derived samples, interpret Raman spectroscopic data, and help translate scientific insights into clinically relevant applications.
This role also involves supporting the setup and execution of clinical studies, including collaboration with hospitals, clinicians, and biobanks.

Job Description

Experimental & Laboratory Work

• Design and perform laboratory experiments using blood-derived biological samples.
• Prepare and process biofluids for spectroscopic analysis.
• Develop and optimise experimental assays and protocols.
• Analyse and interpret spectroscopy and biological signals.
• Investigate the molecular and physical phenomena underlying spectroscopic signatures.
• Design experiments to test hypotheses linking spectral features to disease-related molecular changes.

Technology & Scientific Development

• Support the development and validation of iLoF’s spectroscopic technology.
• Contribute to the interpretation of biological signals generated by the platform.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, data science, and clinical teams.

Clinical Applications

• Support the design and setup of clinical studies generating real-world evidence.
• Collaborate with clinical partners, hospitals, and research institutions.
• Assist with ethics submissions and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate with biobanks and clinical collaborators to support sample access and management.
• Contribute scientific insight to ensure strong clinical applicability of the technology.

Qualifications

Essential

• PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Experience working with blood-derived biological samples or biofluids.
• Strong understanding of spectroscopy signals (e.g. FTIR and Raman).
• Ability to interpret spectroscopy signals and understand underlying physical/biochemical phenomena.
• Experience designing and conducting laboratory experiments.
• Strong analytical and scientific reasoning skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Preferred

• Experience analysing biofluids using spectroscopy.
• Familiarity with clinical research environments.
• Experience interacting with biobanks or clinical sample repositories.
• Knowledge of spectral data analysis or chemometrics.
• Experience contributing to clinical study setup or translational research.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work at the intersection of photonics, AI, and biomedical science.
• A dynamic and collaborative deep-tech environment.
• Direct impact on the development of innovative clinical technologies.
• Exposure to cutting-edge spectroscopy and translational biomedical research.
• A chance to contribute to technologies that aim to transform healthcare and precision medicine.
   

Additional Information

​​​​​​iLoF in a nutshell 💡

As personalized medicine becomes the norm, scientists, patients, and healthcare systems worldwide face massive barriers in providing the right treatment to the right patient.

Recognized by CB Insights and Financial Times as one of the most promising Digital Health companies in the world, iLoF is building an AI-powered platform capable of transforming precision medicine.

Our goal is to become the platform that democratizes access to personalized medicine for millions of people living with complex diseases around the globe.

Thanks to our proprietary optical fingerprint library of disease biomarkers and biological profiles we can offer personalized patient screening and stratification in a faster and more affordable way, saving up to 40% of the cost and 70% of the time while enabling a more human patient experience.

Supported by leading institutions like Microsoft Ventures, Mayfield, and the Oxford University, iLoF is currently focusing on validating its platform technology in one of the biggest challenges of our times: Alzheimer's, while maintaining ongoing verticals on Digestive Cancer, Stroke, and Infectious diseases.

Our Team 🧑🏻‍💻

We are a mix of scientists, entrepreneurs, and inventors based in Oxford and Porto, with a passion for healthcare!

Recognized by CB Insights as one of the most promising Digital Health companies in the world and by the Financial Times as a Transformational Business in Healthcare, iLoF has been regularly featured in leading outlets like Tech Crunch, Wired, and Sifted and listed as a rising star in AI-Driven Drug Discovery, Health Screening & Data Analytics.
 

What we value

• A Be Kind attitude is the main guideline within iLoF

• A hand in the hammer and another free to support your co-workers as a true team player

• An honest and egoless attitude towards discussions and critics working in good faith

• The braveness to speak your heart in any situation

• Through words or actions be always sure to make a difference at any moment!

• Be proud to drive your responsibilities to success and help others do the same, embracing ownership!

Perks 😉

• An exciting future with a deep-tech company selected by Financial Times and CB Insights as one of the most transformative companies in the world

• A high‑paced, flexible environment: adaptable working hours, strong remote work culture

• A stimulating atmosphere with room for creativity – fast‑paced, fun, and energetic start‑up with a friendly culture

• Weekly happy hours with amazing food and drinks

• Free coffee and snacks ☕

• The opportunity to work with a world‑class, talented team – and potentially change healthcare as we know it for millions of patients living with complex diseases around the globe 🧑‍⚕️

We share a passion for being part of a mission that matters, and we are always looking for curious and collaborative people who share our values and want to be part of our journey.

If that sounds like a fit for you, click the apply button and join us.

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