OVERVIEW
The ideal candidate for this position will work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with a focus on cell culture products, including cell and assay-based technologies or reagents.
You’ll have a strong scientific background and project management skills, be comfortable working independently and collectively within a team, and have experience in cell culture - specifically with CHO, HEK and iPSC cells, as well as experience in assay development (ELISA, fluorescence polarization, etc.)
In this role the successful individual will both lead and support various scientific projects related to cell and assay-based technologies, act as a subject matter expert (SME) and collaborate with manufacturing, quality and commercial organisations.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- At least 5 years experience within a laboratory based role in an industry setting
- Comprehensive experience in laboratory techniques: Cell Culture (CHO, HEK and iPSCs); Assay development and Reagent development
- Bachelor or PhD level qualification in Biology or related subject
- A proven track record of successful project management.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse and interpret experimental data using statistical methods and computer software, and understand its application in project development.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external audiences
- Excellent organisational and process-driven skills and attention to detail
- Understands and complies with laboratory safety protocols and quality assurance standards and able to support with daily/weekly lab maintenance
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) would also be desirable
We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about advancing scientific knowledge to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Senior Scientist.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wimborne BH21 7SE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Briefly outline your experience in Cell Culture, Assay development and Reagent Development
- This role will involve the need to travel (approx. 10%) to prospects, customer and trade events. Please confirm that you have a valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle and that you would be able to travel as required
- This role will require occasional weekend work. Please confirm that you would be able to meet this requirement
Experience:
- commercial laboratory: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/06/202
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