Scientist

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in human biomimetic platforms is seeking a Scientist for their biology team. The role involves supporting contract research projects through high-standard experiments and analyses. Candidates should have an MSc in a relevant field and experience in life sciences. This position offers the opportunity to work with innovative technologies and enhance your professional profile.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Expand cell lines and maintain stocks.
• Prepare organ-on-a-chip experiments.
• Perform biological assays including ELISAs and qPCR.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

MSc in Biology

MSc in Bioengineering

Tools

ELISA

qPCR

Microscopy

Job description

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SRG is pleased to be partnering with an organisation involved in the development of human biomimetic platforms. As a Scientist in the biology team your role will be to support contract research projects by completing experiments and analysis to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cell line and primary cell culture – expanding cells and ensuring sufficient cell stocks are available.
• Preparing and maintaining organ-on-a-chip experiments
• Performing biological assays – including ELISAs, microscopy, DNA/RNA extractions and qPCR
• Analysing and reporting data in a non-biased manner and to a high-quality standard.
• Ensuring all experiments are correctly recorded and data integrity is maintained to a high standard.
• Communicating progress, successes and challenges with the team, commercial team and wider company when required.
• Updating protocols and maintaining laboratory stocks and inventory management systems.

Desired Experience:

• MSc (or Equivalent) in biology, bioengineering or related subject with experience working in a regulated environment
• Experience working in life sciences (Biotech, Pharma, Medical Devices) with an understanding of the techniques listed above
• Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Expertise in a broad array of relevant lab techniques including primary cell culture, ELISAs, qPCR and confocal microscopy.
• Highly analytical, able to interpret complex sets of data with excellent attention to detail.

For a dynamic, motivated professional, this role offers the chance to work with innovative technologies while also building your professional profile with these skills that’ll accelerate your career.

Apply now by attaching your CV in Word, or contact Paige Keenan for further information about this new role: [emailprotected]