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SRG are currently working with a Biotech company seeking a Research Associate to join their team.
Our client aspires to create the next generation of antibody therapeutics, and in doing so, change the prognosis for patients living with life-changing conditions.
Role overview
The initial focus of a successful candidate will be to carry out laboratory experiments utilising cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, imaging, and various assay techniques to support antibody screening for projects as a key member of the team.
The successful applicant will be a practical person who is organised, pays attention to detail, and efficiently gets the job done. Previous experience in a range of techniques is preferred but is not essential as training will be provided.
Key responsibilities
1. Bringing energy, enthusiasm and positivity to the company
2. Maintenance of cell cultures
3. Techniques such as flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy and ELISA
4. Work as a key member of the discovery team
5. Performing critical laboratory experiments and analysing the data to contribute to strategic decision making within the companies’ discovery
6. Keeping up to date with developments in the literature in relation to technical aspects of drug discovery technologies
7. Day-to-day laboratory management as part of the team e.g. maintaining a safe and clean working laboratory environment, re-ordering laboratory consumables
8. Establishing and maintaining quality sample archives
9. Gathering, analysing and presenting data from a variety of sources to the wider team and organization
10. Critical and impartial review of self and peer generated laboratory data
11. Maintenance of laboratory experimental records
Applicant’s required attributes
1. A BSc of 2:1 level or higher with intercalated year in industrial/academic research and/or an MSc/MRes or higher degree with significant lab experience in a relevant discipline (such as Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Cell biology, Immunology or Natural Sciences)
2. Enthusiasm for and commitment to drug discovery and drug development research
3. Evidence of excellent organisational and interpersonal skills including
4. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
5. Ability to work efficiently with strong attention to detail
6. Ability to build effective working relationships
7. Laboratory method development
8. Ability to work flexible hours when required
9. Proven written and oral communicative ability
10. Problem-solving skills
11. Experience in running biological assays on primary cells and cell lines
12. Good knowledge of statistics
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Science
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