Research Associate

• JOB TITLE: Research Associate
• LOCATION: Oxford
• CONTRACT – 12 months
• SALARY: £31,000

SRG are currently working with a Biotech company seeking a Research Associate to join their team.

Our client aspires to create the next generation of antibody therapeutics, and in doing so, change the prognosis for patients living with life-changing conditions.

Role overview

The initial focus of a successful candidate will be to carry out laboratory experiments utilising cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, imaging, and various assay techniques to support antibody screening for projects as a key member of the team.

The successful applicant will be a practical person who is organised, pays attention to detail, and efficiently gets the job done. Previous experience in a range of techniques is preferred but is not essential as training will be provided.

Key responsibilities

• Bringing energy, enthusiasm and positivity to the company
• Maintenance of cell cultures
• Techniques such as flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy and ELISA
• Work as a key member of the discovery team
• Performing critical laboratory experiments and analysing the data to contribute to strategic decision making within the companies’ discovery
• Keeping up to date with developments in the literature in relation to technical aspects of drug discovery technologies
• Day-to-day laboratory management as part of the team e.g. maintaining a safe and clean working laboratory environment, re-ordering laboratory consumables
• Establishing and maintaining quality sample archives
• Gathering, analysing and presenting data from a variety of sources to the wider team and organization
• Critical and impartial review of self and peer generated laboratory data
• Maintenance of laboratory experimental records

Applicant’s required attributes

• A BSc of 2:1 level or higher with intercalated year in industrial/academic research and/or an MSc/MRes or higher degree with significant lab experience in a relevant discipline (such as Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Cell biology, Immunology or Natural Sciences)
• Enthusiasm for and commitment to drug discovery and drug development research
• Proven recent experience in:

-Mammalian cell culture

-Cell biology techniques (such as flow cytometry; ELISA; fluorescence microscopy)

• Evidence of excellent organisational and interpersonal skis including
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work efficiently with strong attention to detail
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Laboratory method development
• Ability to work flexible hours when required
• Proven written and oral communicative ability
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong IT skills
• Desirable skills
• Experience in running biological assays on primary cells and cell lines
• Good knowledge of statistics