Overview
We have a vacancy for a Senior Scientist to join the Bioassay team at our Cambridge (UK) site. In this primarily lab-based role you will be working as part of the Bioassay group on client-facing projects, and will have the opportunity to learn new techniques in a fast-paced but supportive environment.
Responsibilities
* To design and carry out routine and complex experiments as necessary
* To perform complex/novel techniques under supervision
* To manage own work schedule to ensure tasks are met within the expected timeframe
* To analyse and interpret your own data
* To be responsible for the quality of your own work
* To prepare data for, contribute to the drafting of reports and presentations
* To contribute to internal and client meetings
* To draft and contribute to Quality and Controlled documents
* To undertake any other duties relevant to the position and level
Qualifications
* BSc or MSc with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in bioassay development and qualification/validation.
* Relevant laboratory experience, maintaining and passaging cell lines, and setting up biochemical (e.g. ELISA) and cell-based assays (e.g. proliferation, cytotoxicity, reporter) using fluorescence or luminescence plate-based methods.
* Demonstrated skills in MoA-based assay design and development using a DoE approach (e.g. use of JMP or equivalent), good troubleshooting skills.
* Strong data analysis and presentation skills, relevant statistical and regulatory knowledge to plan and execute assay qualification and validation.
* Experience with PK and/or ADA assays beneficial, but not essential.
* Be proactive and independent with good communication skills and high level of attention to detail.
* Be a committed team player able to work well within small teams or individually as well as contribute to the wider group.
£38,000 - £42,000 a year
UK EEO: Abzena is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All our employees and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation ("Protected Characteristics").
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