Assay Scientist - Biotech Research at Stevenage Site

PerkinElmer; Stevenage; Presencial; GBP 26 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

PerkinElmer is seeking a motivated candidate to join the OneSource Scientific Services team, based at a customer site in Stevenage. You will be part of a research unit focused on biology and life sciences, reporting to a PerkinElmer team leader on site at the GSK Stevenage campus.

You will perform cell culture, assays, and data analysis, maintaining safety and GLP standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance innovative research.

Qualificações

• BSc or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject with laboratory experience.
• 1–2 years of demonstrated work in a laboratory environment following protocols and SOPs.
• Specialism in omics and NGS support, with history of sequencing library construction including fragmentation, end-repair, adapter ligation, and target enrichment/PCR.
• DNA/RNA sample processing, quality control (Qubit, TapeStation), and qPCR using TaqMan assays.
• Good laboratory practices (GLP) and laboratory safety practices.

Responsabilidades

• Perform routine laboratory research activities including cell culture, sample preparation and assay reagent and media supply.
• Perform various biological assays using manual and automated techniques.
• Analyze and report data using corporate tools; apply QC rules to show acceptability.
• Track assay performance metrics and communicate issues and suggest improvements to current assay methodology.
• Be an active member of the scientific teams – contribute at team meetings by presenting data and looking for opportunities for innovation.
• Maintain training and compliance in health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities.
• Actively seek opportunities to develop the service by discussion with the team leader and customer or by sharing best practices with other groups.
• Operate to approved quality standards.
• Work independently and flexibly depending on team priorities and set realistic work schedules.

Conhecimentos

Cell culture

Assays

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Team player

GLP compliance

Safety awareness

Formação académica

BSc in Biology or related

Ferramentas

Qubit

TapeStation

qPCR (TaqMan)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

PerkinElmer is seeking a motivated candidate to join the OneSource Scientific Services team, based at a customer site in Stevenage. You will be part of a research unit focused on biology and life sciences, reporting to a PerkinElmer team leader on site at the GSK Stevenage campus.

You will perform cell culture, assays, and data analysis, maintaining safety and GLP standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance innovative research.