A fast growth biotechnology company is looking for a Molecular Research Scientist to join their team. You will be working on new and unfamiliar science and require a self-starter mentality. You will require a biology-based degree or similar, cell and molecular biology skills and laboratory experience gained within a commerical laboratory.
Role
- The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary laboratory team to design, produce and test biological candidate antibodies for veterinary use
- The candidate will be required to set up, run and interpret biological assays including binding ELISAs and cell based functional assays.
- The candidate will be required to prepare stocks of assay solutions and media; will be required to culture and maintain mammalian, bacterial and yeast cultures.
- The candidate will be required to manage and utilise automation equipment
- The candidate will be required to record experimental and screening write ups in the company electronic Laboratory Notebook according to SOPs.
- The candidate may be required to work within the Protein sciences group to produce, purify and characterise antibodies and target proteins.
- The candidate will be required to work within all company GMO and safety policies, guidelines, and SOPs.
- Following laboratory procedures
- Document all activities carefully in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN)
- Learning the wider context of your contribution such as clinical evaluation and development of the products
Experience
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant biological science and preferably 3-5 year's laboratory-based experience gained within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector.
- Molecular biology and microbiological skills such as PCR, cloning, gel electrophoresis and aseptic techniques.
- Working knowledge of plate-based immunoassays, e.g., ELISA, or homogeneous assays.
- Experience in mammalian cell culture and assays an advantage
- Confident in the preparation of general laboratory media and reagents.
- Ability to work flexibly across projects with excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Enjoys working independently and in a team.
- Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
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- Agency: Cranleigh Scientific
- Reference: 7349
- Posted: 29th April 2022
- Expires: 27th May 2022
