Assay Development Associate

A leading biotechnology company is seeking an Assay Development Associate to join their office in Oxford. The organisation focuses on harnessing and engineering the natural delivery capabilities of extracellular vesicles to develop an entirely new class of therapeutics This company is able to treat patients with severe diseases that have limited response options. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic company that uses revolutionary technology.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop assays for our clinical product testing, including product characterisation, potency, and stability assays.
• Perform testing of in-process, final product, stability and raw material samples according to Standard Operating Procedures. Test methods include ELISA, FACS, gel electrophoresis, PCR, spectroscopy, protein assays, potency and identity tests.
• Write or revise SOPs for analytics methods.
• Assist with establishing procedures for QC sampling and testing.
• Write and revise protocols and technical reports as necessary.
• Participate in equipment validation, method validations, and special protocols.
• Tracking and trending of generated QC data, as necessary.
• Perform sample management including receipt, inventory and aliquoting.
• Coordinate shipment of samples to contract testing laboratories and review of testing/data reports.
• Complete documentation in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Perform laboratory tasks including general housekeeping, equipment monitoring and maintenance, inventory of supplies, etc.
• Troubleshoot/Optimise equipment and analytical testing methods.
• Raise change controls and deviations related to QC and assist with non-conformance investigations.

Skills and Requirements:

• Master's degree in a scientific discipline or other related biological science or Bachelor's degree with 2 years of laboratory experience.
• 1-3 years of laboratory-based experience in a testing capacity, preferably GMP.
• Demonstrable multitasking, project management, and execution skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, including communication, presentation, persuasion, and influence.
• Good organisational skills, including efficiency, punctuality, and collaboration in a team environment.
• Proficiency with computer skills, such as MS Office.

To Apply:

Please click on the Apply button. Please include a short note outlining why you are interested in the role and why you think you are suitable.

In case you have difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Allen at 0203 854 2621 or upload your CV on our website - www.proclinical.com.

A full job description is available on request.

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

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