About Meridian
Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals that help drive our vision. Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting edge solutions to tough problems.
Position Summary
Meridian Bioscience is seeking a Senior Research Assistant to join the R&D team at our site in London, UK. The Sr Research Assistant will provide support to the new molecular product development efforts of the R&D team by performing routine laboratory work and experimental work of various projects. This role is laboratory based, with the successful candidate reporting directly to the R&D Manager.
Major Duties and Responsibilities for this role:
• Execute experimental work in agreement with the project leader
• Provide technical support on a variety of scientific projects
• Preparation of buffers and R&D reagents
• Follow internal SOP
• Contribute towards general documentation and products literature
• Keep accurate laboratory records
• Work to ISO13485 standards and understand their requirements
• Participation in R&D meetings
• Participation to routine tidiness of the laboratory
Qualifications
MSc or equivalent experience in a Life Science or related discipline
Experience in an active research laboratory or equivalent industrial environment
Competencies Required:
Experience in molecular biology technologies (e.g. end-point PCR, real-time PCR, LAMP, NGS), including assay design and interpretation of data
Problem-solving skills and ability to adapt quickly to changes in project requirements
Highly organised and self-motivated individual with good attention to detail
Desirable:
Experience in protein chemistry (protein expression and purification, enzyme activity)
Experience in assay development and optimization
Experience of working within ISO13485 standards
Knowledge and experience with lyophilization processes
Please note: The successful candidate must be based in the UK and have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.