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Talentmark are recruiting for a Scientist to join a global pharmaceutical company on a contract basis initially for 12-months.

Salary:

£22.40 per hour PAYE or £30.81 per hour via umbrella.

Scientist (Antibody Cell Line Sciences) Role:

Establish and develop host cell line systems to support the manufacturing of therapeutic antibodies and novel biologics.

Generate and optimize stable mammalian cell lines for protein expression using advanced cell engineering and genome engineering techniques.

Apply laboratory-based scientific expertise to support the development of manufacturing-ready host systems while ensuring compliance with GMP requirements.

Work with molecular biology and engineering teams to support the development of robust cell line platforms.

Carry out laboratory techniques including ddPCR, cloning, plasmid construction, flow cytometry/FACS and single-cell cloning.Your Background:

BSc degree in a relevant life sciences discipline.

Industry experience in cell culture and the generation of stable mammalian cell lines for antibody or biologics expression.

Experience with genome engineering technologies such as CRISPR-based cell engineering.

Strong knowledge of molecular biology techniques including cloning, ddPCR and plasmid construction.

Hands-on experience with flow cytometry/FACS and single-cell cloning systems.

Experience working with laboratory and IT systems such as electronic lab notebooks, Office tools and molecular biology software such as SnapGene or Geneious.

Ability to work occasional weekend shifts (approximately 1 in 4), with time off in lieu provided.Company:

Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology now and into the future.

Location:

This role is based at our client’s site in Slough, with a future relocation to Windlesham, Surrey anticipated in the coming years.

Apply:

For more information, or to apply for this Scientist role please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (phone number removed).

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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