CK Group are recruiting for a Development Scientist with clinical sample bioassay validation expertise, to join a growing biotechnology company on a permanent basis to be based in Oxford. This role will be fully on-site and a great opportunity to take responsibility in a fast-paced environment, working within an interdisciplinary team, to develop new cancer treatments. The Role: Contributing to strategic R&D goals, the successful candidate must be proactive with experience working to GCLP/GCP as you will be supporting and performing in the development, qualification, validation of bioassays and clinical samples. An exciting time to join a growing biotech and be part of a dynamic team contributing to the translation of early stage oncolytic virus products through to clinical development. Your responsibilities will include: Performing bioassay development, validation experiments and patient sample analysis under GCLP. Management and performance of sample processing. Timely delivery of biomarker lab data for clinical trials. Your Background: Degree qualified (MSc/ PhD) with industry experience in clinical bioassay validation (essential), analysis, and clinical sample management in the industry setting. Up-to date GCLP certifications. Hands on sample management expertise. Technical experience on cell culture, qPCR, RNA/DNA extractions, ELISA and cell-based assays. In-vivo work experience, ideally within oncology (eg. mice bearing human tumours) and working with patient samples (DESIRABLE). Benefits : Bonus. Pension. Private Medical Insurance. Flexible working hours. Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 119 690 in all correspondence. If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news.