Postdoctoral Researcher

Fastnet; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastnet is assisting a biopharmaceutical research client in Dublin in hiring a Research Associate for an initial 6-month contract. The role focuses on developing and validating biologics/ATMP processes and supporting associated experimental design.

The successful candidate will have an MSc in biotechnology or related field, hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture (CHO/HEK), cloning and vector design, and a strong record in biologics and gene therapy development. On-site lab work required.

Qualifications

• MSc in biotechnology, cell biology or related field.
• Experience in biotechnology or biopharmaceuticals.
• Experience with Ambr 15/250.
• Strong biologics and gene therapy development experience.
• Cloning and vector design experience.
• Excellent cell culture skills (CHO/HEK).
• Experience with monoclonal antibodies or recombinant proteins.
• Experience in biologics development using various expression platforms.

Responsibilities

• Attend training and develop expertise in instrumentation.
• Develop and validate methods and SOPs.
• Perform experiments with precision, quality control and validation.
• Generate and complete records with precision and timeliness.
• Troubleshoot experimental issues to improve processes.
• Design and optimise vectors for biologics and ATMP applications.
• Develop methods for biologics and gene therapy generation.
• Provide leadership in experimental design and robust project structures.
• Lead efficiencies and operational excellence in labs.
• Support and develop projects with academic/industry groups.
• Publish publication-ready protocols, data and reports.
• Represent the client at conferences and engage stakeholders.
• Advise on pan-European consortia engagements.

Skills

Biotech

Cell biology

Cloning

Vector design

Mammalian expression

CHO/HEK culture

Biologics & Gene Therapy

Monoclonal antibodies

Industrial biotechnology

Record keeping

Education

MSc in biotechnology, cell biology or related field

Tools

Ambr 15/250

Job description

Our biopharmaceutical research client in Dublin is looking for a Research Associate to join their team on an initial 6 month contract.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attending scheduled training and developing expertise in relevant instrumentation and techniques.
• Developing and validating methods and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performing experiments with high precision, reproducibility, quality control and validation.
• Generating and completing records, with precision and accuracy in a timely manner.
• Troubleshooting experimental issues and bottlenecks to facilitate continued process and operational improvement.
• To design and optimise vectors for biologics and ATMP applications.
• To develop and validate methods for improved Biologics and Gene Therapy generation, performance, efficacy and applicability across a broader spectrum of applications.
• To provide leadership and mentorship in experimental design and development of robust project structures and plans.
• To provide leadership for establishment of efficiencies and operational excellence in laboratory operations.
• To support and develop project opportunities with academic and industry groups for advancement of biologics research and ATMP research.
• To generate and present publication-ready protocols, data and reports to stakeholders collaborators and clients.
• To represent the client at conferences and forums and to engage relevant stakeholders regarding ongoing research and development opportunities.
• To provide considered advice regarding engagement with pan-European consortia and other large groups in the Biologics and Gene Therapy space.

REQUIREMENTS

• MSc in biotechnology cell biology, molecular biology or another relevant field.
• Research experience or industrial experience in biotechnology or biopharmaceuticals is required.
• Experience with Ambr 15/250.
• A strong record in Biologics and Gene Therapy development and characterisation.
• Significant experience in cloning and vector design work.
• Excellent cell culture skills, including CHO and HEK cell culture.
• Demonstrated expertise developing mammalian expression technologies for the generation of monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins and / or multi-specific proteins.
• Experience in Biologics development using a wide range of expression platforms.