Cellular Imaging Analyst with Cellular Assay Development

Cellular Imaging Analyst with Cellular Assay Development

We are now looking for a Senior Scientist for a 12 moths assignment starting as soon as possible

This role applies to an analyst and technical specialist in the area of cell based imaging that have extensive experience of transforming cellular imaging data to quantified high quality results.

Business: Proffice Life Science

City: Gothenburg

Job type: Full time

Deadline for applications: 2014-04-23

More information: Camilla Bågenholm, camilla.bagenholm@proffice.se, 0733-434777 alt Eleonor Ehrman, eleonor.ehrman@proffice.se [ mailto:eleonor.ehrman@proffice.se ], 0733-434109

Qualification:
.To make data analysis and conversion of screening data to biological parameters and understanding

.To use and develop imaging-based assays for high content analysis of cells.

.To use and develop image analysis tools (using different imaging platforms, programs, script writing) for quantification of cells or sub-cellular components in a biologically and statistically relevant manner.

.To handle and process generated data and present results.

.To provide user support in high content imaging activities in the lab.

.To develop cellular assays that qualitatively and quantitatively assess functionality or expression patterns of genes or proteins.

Education:

You should have a Ph.D. degree or corresponding experience in a relevant scientific discipline with several years of relevant experience in of data analysis and conversion of screening data to biological parameters for quantifying and understanding of the results.



Experience and Competence:

.Extensive expertise in using and developing high content imaging microscopy methods/assays for label- or label-free characterization of cells.

.Extensive expertise in using and developing qualitative and quantitative image-based cellular assays and analysis methods suitable for drug screening.

.Extensive experience in culturing and functional characterization of cells

.Experience of drug discovery and cell deliverables in an industrial setting are advantages

.Expertise in cell-based assay design including knowledge of detection technologies, including spectroscopic (e.g. absorbance, fluorescence modalities), luminescent and label-free detection

.Practical understanding of assay optimization, including statistical tools such as factorial experimental design, to enable generation of robust, reproducible and sensitive assays

.Understanding of data analysis and conversion of screening data to biological parameters

Other qualifications and skills:

In this role you should have understanding of how the drug discovery process functions within discovery. You should be able to understand how the different disciplines contribute to the discovery projects. You also should also be able to represent your discipline in a cross-disciplinary project team.

Preferred experience/requirements:

In this role you should have understanding of how the drug discovery process functions within discovery. You should be able to understand how the different disciplines contribute to the discovery projects. You also should also be able to represent your discipline in a cross-disciplinary project team.

Organization/Business description:
Proffice Life Science is the leading Nordic specialist of temporary recruitment services within the Biotech and Chemtech industries. We are able to provide our Nordic clients with highly skilled and experienced specialists from all over Europe.

All consultants, employed by Proffice, are specialists. Proffice is one of the largest and most well-renowned staffing agencies in Sweden. All consultants, hired by Proffice, have secure and permanent employment contracts with a certified staffing agency. We offer excellent benefits and personal development opportunities within a wide range of positions and industries.

Our clients expect only the best from Proffice and we expect only the best from our consultants. As you will spend your working day on our clients' premises, you will have to not only be an expert in your field, but also a flexible, independent and social member of the team. You thrive on new challenges and welcome new opportunities. If this appeals to you, we offer a stimulating job, with excellent benefits such as private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and further contributions to health care related activities.

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