Details:
- Salary: £28,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Oxford Oxfordshire
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
JOB TITLE: Research Associate
LOCATION: Oxford
CONTRACT - 12 months
SALARY: circa 28k
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.
This role would suit scientific graduates however some experience in industry would be desirable.
Key responsibilities:
Bringing energy, enthusiasm and positivity to the company
Molecular biology including
DNA preparation and purification
PCR
Cloning
Maintenance of cell cultures
Transient protein expression with mammalian cell lines
Antibody purifications
Performing critical laboratory experiments and analysing the data to contribute to strategic decision making
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 organizationApplicant's required attributes:
A BSc in a relevant discipline (such as Biology, Biochemistry, pathology, cell biology or Natural Science, Immunology)
Enthusiasm for and commitment to drug discovery and drug development research
Proven recent experience in
Mammalian cell culture
Molecular and biochemical techniques (such as; bacterial cell culture; flow cytometry; PCR; ELISA; protein expression and purification)
Evidence of excellentorganizational and interpersonal skills 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
MSc degree in relevant subject
Year in industry placement or similar experience
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy