Senior Research Scientist - Senior Cell Biologis

The arena

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong cell biologist to contribute experimentally and intellectually to projects and the enhancement of cell biology and neighbouring scientific disciplines.

You will apply your proven cell biology expertise and passion for driving projects and novel science in a drug discovery environment. Leading from the bench, you will generate, develop, culture and analyze a variety of mammalian cell types, ranging from primary cells, through iPS to immortalized cell lines. This will require excellent technical skills and understanding of cell culture, molecular biology and genetic modification as well as knowledge and application of techniques such as flow cytometry and next generation sequencing.

The role

The role involves proposing experimental strategies, troubleshooting and making a significant contribution to the practical delivery of projects as well as novel science to advance our capability and for external presentation.

The following skills are highly desirable:

Extensive hands on cell culture techniques on a variety of mammalian cell types (including primary, iPS and immortalized cell lines)
Generation of genetically modified cell lines
Cell analysis and validation techniques such as Flow Cytometry, Next Generation Sequencing, ddPCR and Western Blotting
Good molecular biology skills
Experience in the use of viruses (e.g. Lentivirus, AAV)
Solid understanding of assay development and screening
Accountabilities

Contribute to the design and analysis of experimental procedures based on your expertise in the culture, manipulation and analysis of mammalian cells and by incorporating the views of others
To interpret experimental data and play a significant role in the planning of further experiments
To maintain an awareness of current developments in the literature
To achieve personal scientific visibility and leadership through project contributions, internal presentations and external publications

Technical Lead/Supervisor

A hands-on, lab-based role as a technical specialist in Cell Biology. The focus is on effective planning, communication, delivery, troubleshooting and putting ideas into action in support of drug discovery projects and novel research.

Minimum experience

Ideally should have a Ph. D. degree or equivalent experience in a related scientific discipline within drug discovery and / or early development or in a leading academic institution.

Functional and Business knowledge:

Will have a recognized scientific expertise within the area of Cell Biology and will function as a scientific expert within project teams. A good understanding of drug discovery and how to translate their scientific expertise into new ideas to advance projects and new business opportunities. Will serve as a role model and coach to junior scientists............

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