Job Description
* JOB TITLE: Research Associate
* LOCATION: Oxford
* CONTRACT – 12 months
* SALARY: £31,000
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
* Bringing energy, enthusiasm and positivity to the company
* Maintenance of cell cultures
* Techniques such as flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy and ELISA
* Work as a key member of the discovery team
* Performing critical laboratory experiments and analysing the data to contribute to strategic decision making within the companies’ discovery
* Keeping up to date with developments in the literature in relation to technical aspects of drug discovery technologies
* Day-to-day laboratory management as part of the team e.g. maintaining a safe and clean working laboratory environment, re-ordering laboratory consumables
* Establishing and maintaining quality sample archives
* Gathering, analysing and presenting data from a variety of sources to the wider team and organization
* Critical and impartial review of self and peer generated laboratory data
* Maintenance of laboratory experimental records
Applicant’s required attributes
* 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)
* Enthusiasm for and commitment to drug discovery and drug development research
* Proven recent experience in:
-Mammalian cell culture
-Cell biology techniques (such as flow cytometry; ELISA; fluorescence microscopy)
* Evidence of excellent organisational and interpersonal skis including
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Ability to work efficiently with strong attention to detail
* Ability to build effective working relationships
* Laboratory method development
* Ability to work flexible hours when required
* Proven written and oral communicative ability
* Problem-solving skills
* Strong IT skills
* Desirable skills
* Experience in running biological assays on primary cells and cell lines
* Good knowledge of statistics