Research Scientist - Translational Immunoassays

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the UK is seeking a Research Scientist to join their Translational Sciences team. This role involves developing and validating ligand-binding assays and presenting data in team meetings. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have experience with immunoassays such as ELISA and MSD. The successful applicant will also be responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to drug development efforts, with a 12-month contract available.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in a relevant biological discipline required.
• Proven experience in running multiple immunoassays essential.
• Ability to work on complex analytical challenges necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate various ligand-binding assays.
• Present findings in project meetings.
• Ensure lab compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Transfer methods to external partners.

Skills

Running ligand-binding assays/immunoassays

Data presentation

Maintaining laboratory equipment

Solving complex analytical challenges

Education

Relevant degree in biological discipline (MSc or PhD)

Tools

ELISA

MSD

ELLA

Gyros

Singulex

Simoa/Quanterix

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical company in the UK is seeking a Research Scientist to join their Translational Sciences team. This role involves developing and validating ligand-binding assays and presenting data in team meetings. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have experience with immunoassays such as ELISA and MSD. The successful applicant will also be responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to drug development efforts, with a 12-month contract available.