CK Group are recruiting for a Research Associate tojoin a global pharmaceutical company, based in Slough, on acontract basis for 12 months.
Salary:
Hourly: From 16.37 PAYE or 22.29 viaUmbrella
ResearchAssociateRole:
* Supportthe team in conducting protein and cell-based functional assaysusing techniques such as gene reporter assays, FRET, FP, ELISA,etc.
* Use these protein and cell-based assays toscreen small molecules, biologics and new therapeuticmodalities.
* Use liquid handling robotics andscreening assay equipment.
* Use data capture andanalysis systems.
* Analyse data using curvefitting and statistical software.
* Interpret andsummarise results for presentation at projectmeetings.
YourBackground:
* A minimumof a B.Sc. or equivalent degree in pharmacology, biochemistry orrelated discipline.
* Trained in good steriletechnique, tissue culture, and in performing cell-basedassays.
* Knowledge and practical experience ofin-vitro plate-based assays, i.e. FRET,FP.
* Adept in using data processing software,including curve fitting and statisticalanalysis.
* Ability to work independently butalso as part of a team.
* Strong communicationand presentation skills.
Company:
Ourclient is a is a global biopharmaceutical company focused oncreating value for people living with severe diseases in immunologyand neurology now and into the future.
Location:
This role is based at ourclients site in Slough.
Apply:
It isessential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.Please quote job reference 107054 in allcorrespondence.
Pleasenote:
This role may be subjectto a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)check.