We are looking for an Associate Scientist to join our multidisciplinary and dynamic team. This position represents an excellent opportunity for someone looking to contribute to the translation of an early-stage oncolytic virus product through clinical development. The successful applicant will be working in a fast-paced environment and will contribute to strategic research and development goals.
The candidate must be a proactive, organised individual with hands on wet lab experience. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills, can interact with a diverse group of scientific disciplines and is happy to jump in when required in what is an exciting work environment.
Responsibilities
* Execution of experiments, collating, analysing and presenting data from a variety of sources.
* Routine laboratory experiments including, but not limited to:
* Maintenance of cell culture.
* Processing of primary tumour material.
* DNA and RNA extraction.
* Flow cytometry.
* Ensuring virus batch quality control.
* Supporting histology experiments (IF/IHC).
* Detailed recording of experiment details and processes.
* Supporting a team of scientists working with various human tumour models, to include the maintenance of quality sample archiving systems.
* Day-to-day maintenance of the laboratory.
We’re looking for someone that has:
* A BSc and/or MSc degree in a relevant discipline (such as Virology, Cancer Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology).
* Hands on, independent wet lab experience conducted as part of or during degree or placement project.
* Recent experience in at least two of the following: Cell culture, Primary tumour culture, Virology techniques (such as purification, plaque assays and TCID50), Molecular and/or Biochemical techniques (such as bacterial cell culture, cloning, PCR, ELISA and flow cytometry).
* Strong IT skills (including proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and comfort using shared drives.
* Adaptable.
It would be useful if you have:
* Pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry placement experience.
* Experience processing patient tumour samples.
* Experience working with viruses.
* Technical experience on qPCR, RNA/DNA extractions, and some cell-based assays.
* Experience in IHC / IF.
* Experience following SOPs.
* Detail oriented and meticulous, with a dedication to performing high-quality science.
* A willingness and propensity to take on responsibility.
* High motivation for, and commitment to, research on anticancer therapies and drug discovery.
Company Benefits
* Competitive salary and holiday allowance.
* Flexible working hours.
* Private medical insurance.
* Company socials.
* Ongoing training and workshops.
* Employer-matched pension scheme.
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