Research Scientist - In vitro

The role:

The role involves conducting in vitro cell based and biochemical assays for clients and research projects, analysing data generated from assays and preparing written reports for in vitro/ biomarker studies. It also involves performing tissue culture for in vitro studies. The holder of the role will also contribute to the running of the in vitro/ biomarker lab.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a range of biomarker assays and cell based in vitro assays to contribute to client studies
• The preparation of written study reports for in vitro studies
• Perform tissue culture and expand cells appropriately to be used for in vitro and in vivo studies
• To liaise with other departments to schedule in work to fit in with deadlines
• To identify problems associated with their experiments and discuss and agree solutions with supervisor and other team members
• To be responsible for and ensure that the results of experiments are recorded accurately in a timely fashion to the required standard
• To effectively communicate results to other members of the team or other functions as required
• To learn and apply new scientific methods and show self-awareness regarding personal and technical training needs
• To maintain an awareness of current developments in the scientific literature

Skills and requirements:

• BSc or equivalent in relevant subject
• Strong understanding of cell-based in vitro assays
• Ability to perform cell based assays accurately and reproducibly
• Significant experience of Western Blot, qPCR, histology, and ELISA
• Good aseptic cell culture techniques
• Experience of working in ISO 9001 environment desirable
• Flow cytometry experience desired but not essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and GraphPad Prism