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A well-known global pharmaceutical company with leading products across various therapeutic areas is looking to hire a Senior Scientist. This vacancy is an exciting opportunity to work at a top global pharmaceutical company that has a workforce of more than 6,700 employees across multiple sites in the UK. This Senior Scientist role will join our client's genomics team for up to 15 months to cover maternity leave.

This role will be primarily laboratory based. As a key member of the team you will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing high quality experimental work, and documenting and communicating results to appropriate stakeholders and partners. You will work independently but also as part of a growing global team of genomics and informatics experts. You will primarily be responsible for supporting the company's droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) capability but will also have the opportunity to contribute to NGS work and other activities.

Job Responsibilties:

Processing and extraction of nucleic acids from clinical samples (plasma and fixed tissues), quantitation and QC
Generate genomics data (ddPCR and NGS) from above.
Deliver data in a modern genomics lab, leveraging a sample management system, LIMS, and other software and communication tools to track progress
Work with team members and aligned production informatics and bioinformatics experts to support data analysis/QC, interpretation and communication back to project team and other stakeholders
Contribute to maintenance and development of internal genomics capabilities and development of new biomarker assays as required
Draw up SOPs and analytical work-plans to support new exploratory biomarker analyses on clinical trial samples
Work effectively with Translational Science Strategists to understand their genomic biomarker needs, help develop biomarker plans exploiting the most appropriate technologies/assays, and help execute those plans
Maintain appropriate documentation, be compliant with all internal and external policies and legal requirements for the analysis of human clinical samples

Skills and Requirements:

Scientist level - Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline
Senior Scientist level - Advanced degree in a relevant discipline
Postgraduate experience utilising advanced molecular biology techniques (academic or industrial setting); Recent/current experience preferred
Strong laboratory and analytical skills
Evidence of effective problem-solving / troubleshooting
Ability to understand and work to detailed SOPs
Good oral and written communication skills, able to document work clearly, concisely, and understand and describe its importance to others
Good organisational and planning skills, ability to manage a portfolio of work and deliver to agreed time and quality
Good interpersonal skills - able to work effectively with colleagues/collaborators from diverse backgrounds, levels of seniority, and territories
Meticulous attention to detail, ability to document results to a high standard
Advanced degree within a relevant field.
Experience of developing and running genomic assays using digital PCR (especially the Bio-Rad QX100 or QX200 platforms)
Experience of working with DNA/RNA from human clinical materials such as formalin fixed paraffin-embedded tissues and plasma (circulating free DNA/cfDNA).
Experience of developing and running assays on the Bio-Rad QX100 or QX200 platforms
Experience of developing and running mutation and/or copy number assays on the above platforms. This includes assay design, ordering, assay optimisation/redesign to maximise sensitivity and allelic discrimination.
Experience of delivering data in a commercial environment (e.g. assay development / assay delivery role in a pharmaceutical company, clinical or contract research organization).
Experience of conducting work to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or a similar regulatory /quality framework (e.g. ISO 9001/ISO 13485).
Hands-on laboratory experience preparing sequencing libraries and running NGS platforms
Experience of assay development for NGS platforms
Experience of working with laboratory automation / liquid handling systems
Experience of analysis and interpretation of NGS data
Experience of the pharmaceutical industry and the drug development process
Knowledge of cancer biology

To Apply:
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In case you have difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please call Zico Dervish on +44 203 319 3015 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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