Research Scientist

We are in search for a talented Research Scientist to provide cell culture support. You will be part of a team contributing to Discovery R&D, working closely with a range of customers across sites purchasing of all new cell lines.

Job Responsibilities

• To support the Cell team in maintaining a wide variety of cells lines whilst adhering to established SOP's
• To prepare culture medium according to established protocols
• To adhering to Tissue Culture SHE risk assessments and local procedures
• To dispose of cell samples according to COSHH risk assessments
• To ensure that records are kept up to date

Skills and Requirements

• Educated to degree level in a science related subject or have equivalent laboratory technician experience; cell biology laboratory experience would be beneficial
• Hands-on experience of cell culture and cell-based methodologies
• Good communication skills on all levels, problem solving capabilities and ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work unsupervised to deadlines
• Ability to deal promptly, effectively and courteously with requests for information and to use initiative in solving problems and responding to queries ensuring compliance with standard procedures and practices
• Able to adapt emerging best practices and industry innovations
• Cryogenic storage and handling awareness would be beneficial
• Ability to support a project manager and deliver to agreed deadlines

To Apply

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