Research Fellow – Biologist (Future Medicines Institute)
The newly funded Future Medicines Institute (FMI) will be a collaborative innovation centre developed as a focal point to enable industry, academia and health professionals to drive research and development in the Life and Health Sciences (LHS) sector. It will build upon and exploit Northern Ireland’s recognised capabilities and strengths in oncology and digital health to accelerate the development of biomarker-led products. The Institute’s vision is a partnership of Northern Ireland’s leading pharmaceutical, diagnostics and health analytics companies, alongside academic institutions and government agencies.
Job Purpose
To work as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team within the FMI Institute undertaking activities in small molecule screening and target validation. The successful candidate will assist in the design, planning, implementation, and delivery of priority projects with a particular focus on development of experimental therapeutics and diagnostics in collaboration with industrial partners to the FMI.
About the person
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:
A degree in biomedical sciences, biochemistry, pharmacy or related subject.
Substantial relevant research experience working on small molecule programmes.
Experience in working with industry or industry partners.
Experience in automation and/or liquid handling.
Experience in design and optimisation of high throughput assays for drug screening including cell-based screening.
Experience in a broad range of molecular screening techniques such as qPCR, immunohistochemistry, western blotting, CRISPR/Cas9 technology and screening, immunoprecipitation, MS proteomics preparation, biophysical methods, biochemical assays (experience required in at least 6 of these techniques is required).
Track record of publications commensurate with stage of career.
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