Job title: Research Assistant - Synergy
Location: Oxford, UK
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £33,000 per annum
SRG are looking for a Research Assistant to join a Global Pharmaceutical company based in Oxford.
The successful candidate will be a lab-based individual who will be part of a team responsible for lab support activities including cell sample preparation and plasmid DNA preparation. Reporting into the Synergy Team Leader, the role holder will undertake a wide range of activities, be involved with continuous improvement (CI) activities, and have opportunities for training and development. The role will be pivotal in ensuring high standards of quality and HSE standards.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Cell sample preparation, including the loading of samples onto LC and/or MS
Supporting in vitro labs with cell sample preparation for RT-PCR, qPCR, cDNA preparation
Undertake CRISPR screening studies.
Plasmid DNA preparation (Miniprep & maxiprep kits)
Imaging, production and analysis.
Virus production and transduction
SOP development
Use and support of automated equipment and systems.
Assay optimisation and development.
Results analysis and data entry into LIMS
Consumable stock control within labs using Kanban systems and lean practises
Takes active role in CI and sustainability activities, e.g., Kanban stock levels, 5S, recycling
Takes active role in general lab housekeeping
Takes part in cross training activities and provides cov...