The role:
The role involves conducting in vitro cell based and biochemical assays for clients and research projects, analysing data generated from assays and preparing written reports for in vitro/ biomarker studies. It also involves performing tissue culture for in vitro studies. The holder of the role will also contribute to the running of the in vitro/ biomarker lab.
Responsibilities:
- Perform a range of biomarker assays and cell based in vitro assays to contribute to client studies
- The preparation of written study reports for in vitro studies
- Perform tissue culture and expand cells appropriately to be used for in vitro and in vivo studies
- To liaise with other departments to schedule in work to fit in with deadlines
- To identify problems associated with their experiments and discuss and agree solutions with supervisor and other team members
- To be responsible for and ensure that the results of experiments are recorded accurately in a timely fashion to the required standard
- To effectively communicate results to other members of the team or other functions as required
- To learn and apply new scientific methods and show self-awareness regarding personal and technical training needs
- To maintain an awareness of current developments in the scientific literature
Skills and requirements:
- BSc or equivalent in relevant subject
- Strong understanding of cell-based in vitro assays
- Ability to perform cell based assays accurately and reproducibly
- Significant experience of Western Blot, qPCR, histology, and ELISA
- Good aseptic cell culture techniques
- Experience of working in ISO 9001 environment desirable
- Flow cytometry experience desired but not essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and GraphPad Prism