An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Scientist to join a well-established organisation based in the Reading area. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing studies, providing crucial input to drive projects forward, and meticulously planning to ensure the timely delivery of designs and other essential development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design of studies and provide input to drive projects forward.
- Detailed planning to ensure timely delivery of designs and development documentation.
- Maintain expert knowledge in the field, staying up-to-date with the latest R&D workflows and
scientific literature.
- Conduct antibody profiling in cell-based assays.
- Facilitate gene cloning through molecular biology techniques.
- Construct antibody libraries.
- Perform a range of analytical assays, including ELISAs and TR-FRET assays.
- Purify proteins using affinity chromatography.
- Analyse and interpret data, with a solid understanding of descriptive statistics.
- Optimize manual and/or automated diagnostic devices.
Qualifications and Skills:
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline, with 2-4 years of direct
experience working with antibodies and/or other recombinant proteins.
- Proficient in molecular biology techniques for gene cloning.
- Experience in antibody library construction.
- Skilled in conducting a variety of analytical assays, including plate-based immunoassays
(ELISAs and TR-FRET assays).
- Proficiency in protein purification using affinity chromatography.
- Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Experience in optimizing manual and/or automated diagnostic devices.
Desired Attributes:
- Excellent practical and technical skills, coupled with an analytical mindset.
- Can-do attitude with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Awareness of environmental, health, safety, and quality matters, ensuring compliance
with company good practices and industry regulations
.
Skills: antibody cloning, biophysical characterisation, mammalian cell culture, Molecular biology ,
We can only accept applicants who are living in the UK and eligible to work without restrictions.