Weare seeking a highly motivated Research Associate with experienceusing tissue culture and performing protein or cellbased assayspreferably in an industry setting. The chosen candidate will bejoining our In Vitro Pharmacology team which conducts targetbasedscreening for drug discovery projects in the area of immunity andinflammation.
You will be responsible forperforming protein and cellbased screening assays for smallmolecules biologics and new therapeutic modalities. Attention todetail is essential to this role along with data analysis skillsand good record keeping. The position is a labbased role demandingan enthusiastic and proactive mindset along with a demonstrableability to troubleshoot and optimise methods. The successfulcandidate will be given required training to meet the everchangingdemands of the role.
Primaryresponsibilities
Support the team in conducting proteinand cellbased functional assays using techniques such as genereporter assays FRET FP ELISA etc.
Use these protein andcellbased assays to screen small molecules biologics and newtherapeutic modalities.
Use liquid handling robotics andscreening assay equipment.
Use data capture and analysissystems.
Analyse data using curve fitting andstatistical software.
Interpret and summarise resultsfor presentation at project meetings.
Produce detailedexperimental writeups and assist in producing guidelines andreports.
Embrace teamwork and collaboration.
Requirements
Skillsandexperience:
A minimum of aB.Sc. or equivalent degree in pharmacology biochemistry or relateddiscipline.
Trained in good sterile technique tissueculture and in performing cellbased assays.
Knowledgeand practical experience of invitro platebased assays i.e. FRETFP.
Adept in using data processing software includingcurve fitting and statistical analysis.
Ability to workindependently but also as part of a team.
Strongcommunication and presentation skills.
Organisedmeticulous attentive to detail and able to plan out experimentswell in advance.
Adaptability enthusiasm for newtechnologies and openness to apply them.
Desirable:
Experience in developing and validatingprotein or cellbased assays.
Relevant industrialexperience.
Good understanding ofpharmacology.
Experience using liquid handlingrobots.
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