R&D Senior Research Associate

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Meridian Bioscience is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join the R&D team at our site in London, UK.

The Senior Research Associate will work alongside our team of Senior Scientists and Scientists in a supporting capacity. In this role, they will facilitate the new molecular product development efforts of the R&D team by performing routine laboratory work and experimental work. This role is laboratory based, with the successful candidate reporting directly to the R&D Team Leader.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute experimental work in agreement with the project leader
• Provide technical support on a variety of scientific projects
• Preparation of buffers and R&D reagents
• Follow internal SOP
• Contribute towards general documentation and products literature
• Keep accurate laboratory records
• Work to ISO13485 standards and understand their requirements
• Participation in R&D meetings
• Participation in routine tidiness of the laboratory

Competencies Required or Preferred

Required:

• Experience in molecular biology technologies (e.g. end-point PCR, real-time PCR, LAMP, NGS), including assay design and interpretation of data
• Problem-solving skills and ability to adapt quickly to changes in project requirements
• Highly organised and self-motivated individual with good attention to detail
• Experience in protein chemistry (protein expression and purification, enzyme activity)
• Experience in assay development and optimization
• Experience of working within ISO13485 standards
• Knowledge and experience with lyophilization processes

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent experience in a Life Science or related discipline
• Experience in an active research laboratory or equivalent industrial environment