Associate Scientist - Pharmacology

SRG; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pre-clinical CRO in Birmingham is seeking an Associate Scientist in Pharmacology. The role involves conducting laboratory analyses, writing reports, and troubleshooting assays. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Pharmacology and experience with various in vitro techniques, including Ligand binding assays and ELISA. This position offers a great opportunity for those looking to start their career in the industry or switch to an innovative CRO.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in pharmacology with in vitro techniques.
• Experience with Ligand binding assays and ELISA.
• PhD in Pharmacology or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses and data analysis via ELISA and SPR.
• Write draft reports and update protocols.
• Troubleshoot assays and perform operational tasks.

Skills

In vitro pharmacology

Ligand binding assays

Receptor occupancy studies

ELISA

SPR

Fluorescent binding assays

Cell culture

Assay design and interpretation

Education

PhD in Pharmacology or related discipline

Tools

Prism

Image J

Job description

Title: Associate Scientist - Pharmacology
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Area: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive

SRG is working with a pre-clinical CRO that specialises in the pharmacology space in Birmingham. We are on the lookout for experienced scientists or someone with a PhD in Pharmacology with in vitro pharmacology or plate-based assay experience.

The successful candidate will have recent experience within this field, including recent experience with Ligand binding assays, receptor occupancy studies, ELISA, SPR and fluorescent binding assays. You would need to be able to highlight this experience in your CV and at interview.

This is a great opportunity to secure your first role in industry, or to make a switch to an innovative CRO company working on a range of diseases.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• To perform laboratory analyses and data analysis via ELISA, SPR, Ligand Binding assays, plate-based assay
• Writing of draft reports
• Updating protocols
• Troubleshooting assays
• Operational tasks as directed by operations manager / line manager (e.g. monthly surveys / COSHH updates / receipt of radiochemicals etc.).

Skills Required:

• Ideally a PhD in Pharmacology or a related discipline.
• Experience with in vitro pharmacology
• Demonstrable, recent experience with Ligand binding assays, receptor occupancy studies, ELISA, SPR and fluorescent binding assays
• Experience with Cell culture
• Experience designing and interpreting assays
• Experience with Prism and Image J is Highly desirable.

Interested? Or know someone who will be?
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