Laboratory Research Assistant – Cell Culture

Network Scientific Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in Oxford seeks a Research Assistant with strong technical skills in Cell Culture and Cell-Based Assays. This full-time temporary role will start at £20-£23ph DOE, progressing towards a permanent contract. Responsibilities include cell line maintenance, running assays, and ensuring proper equipment upkeep.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific subject.
• Strong practical experience with Cell-Based Assays and Cell Culture.
• Prior experience with immunology-based assays is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform cell line maintenance and cell-based assays.
• Involve in equipment maintenance and reagent ordering.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Skills

Cell Culture

Cell-Based Assays

Transfection Methods

Mammalian Cell Culture

Immunology-Based Assays

Education

Degree in Biology, Biotechnology or similar

Job description

Are you immediately available???Do you have strong technical skills in Cell Culture and Cell-Based Assays? We are currently seeking a Research Assistant (Cell Culture) to support a Biotech company in Oxford. The Role is temp to perm, full-time. You must be available to begin immediately. You will work collaboratively with the protein sciences and cell biology teams. Primary duties will include cell line maintenance, cell-based assays and transfections, as well as involvement in equipment and reagent maintenance.Role Overview

• £20-£23phDOE, Temp to Perm, Full Time (37.5 per week, Mon-Fri,) Start Date w/c 23/06/25
• Mammalian Cell Culture, Cell Line Maintenance, Transfections, Cell-Based Assays (flow cytometry, ELISA),
• Equipment maintenance of incubators, hoods, and other cell culture equipment.
• Ordering and maintaining reagents for cell-based assays and tissue culture.
• Ensure all work is conducted in line with relevant standards and regulations.

Requirements

• A Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific subject, ideally Biology Biotechnology or similar.
• Strong practical experience and technical skills with Cell-Based Assays, Cell Culture, Cell Line Maintenance, Transfection methods, and related techniques.
• Prior experience with immunology-based assays/ Lentiviral transductions is highly beneficial.
• Must be available to begin w/c 23/06/25 in Oxford (OX4)

In returnThis is an excellent opportunity to gain additional experience working with an innovative Biotech company at a time of expansion. The role will begin as an immediate start temp, with a view to progressing towards a permanent contract and further benefits when employed on a permanent contract.For more information or to apply, please contactLouis Williams.If this Research Assistant Job is not quite for you but you're interested in other opportunities, take a look at our other science jobs.