Research Assistant

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector is seeking a Research Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Cambridge. The role involves conducting complex in vitro applications, and biological assays, while ensuring high standards of experiment design and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Biology and expertise in cell culture techniques, striving in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• BSc (or equivalent) in a Biology related discipline.
• Expertise in mammalian cell cultures, ELISAs, and qPCR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Run projects for external customers including designing experiments and reporting results.
• Perform biological assays like ELISA, microscopy, and qPCR.
• Complete data analysis to produce reliable reports.

Skills

Mammalian cell cultures

ELISA

qPCR

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Biology or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Research Assistant

Cambridge

12 Month Fixed Term Contract (possibility of extension)

Synergy is an on-site scientific service provider, deploying expert teams within their customers’ labs to deliver core activities and support innovation across the life science industries.

For this role the customer is a modern life sciences company delivering human-focused research and discovery, enabled by a unique and proven Organ-on-a-Chip (OOC) platform. They work at the interface of engineering and cell biology to develop human biomimetic platforms for the testing and development of therapeutics for serious human diseases.

The Synergy Scientific Team works within the Contract Research Services (CRS) department at the customer’s site to deliver specific contract research projects for external customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Run projects for external customers: aiding in the design of experiments, running complex in vitro OOC applications, performing assays and reporting the results to a high standard.
• Cell line and primary cell culture - expanding cells and ensuring sufficient cell stocks are available
• Performing biological assays (e.g. ELISA’s, microscopy and qPCR)
• Completing data analysis to produce reliable and precise reports that can be provide to clients/customers and work to meet deadlines.
• Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment and following the company’s HSE policies and procedures to ensure the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues.

Ideal Candidate:

• BSc (or equivalent) in a Biology related discipline
• Run projects for external customers: aiding in the design of experiments, running complex in vitro OOC applications, performing assays and reporting the results to a high standard.
• Expertise in mammalian cell cultures, ELISAs and qPCR
• A multitasker with the ability to work in a dynamic and ever-changing environment
• Preferable experience of working with advanced cell cultures (e.g. spheroids, organoids, primary cells)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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