Analytical Development Scientist required to join a fantastic biopharmaceutical company in London who work on transformational and valued therapies for a range of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. They aim to deliver truly innovative, life-changing therapies for patients worldwide.
The Analytical Development Scientist will report to the Associate Director of Product Research and will help to develop new assays and optimise current processes. This Scientist will provide a key function to transfer knowledge and activities between the R&D and CMC department.
The successful candidate will work closely with the other sub-teams within Product Research to conduct experiments, analyse data, and present findings. They will also collaborate with other teams in R&D and CMC to progress the companies understanding of cellular products.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a talented and motivated Analytical Development Scientist to contribute to a key part of the companies work. They can offer an exciting and highly dynamic environment focused on developing cutting-edge Treg therapies.
On offer for the Analytical Development Scientist is a permanent salary up to £50,000 depending on experience. This will include a fantastic benefits package which includes an annual bonus, contributed pension, 25 days annual holiday and many more.
Main responsibilities of the Analytical Development Scientist:
- Design, develop and optimise methods for Product Research.
- Perform immunological cell-based assays.
- Provide scientific expertise for assay development and technical expertise for optimisation and troubleshooting.
- Critically analyse data in a timely manner and present findings at team/departmental meetings.
- Maintain highly organised and detailed documentation of experimental procedures and assist in establishing relevant SOPs.
- Collaborate and coordinate work with other teams to meet deadlines and goals.
- Transfer of methods and assays to other teams.
- Stay up-to-date with literature and new technologies within the cell therapy field.
- Help to maintain the laboratories to a high standard.
- Provide guidance and training to new or junior staff.
Essential skillset required:
- Solid understanding of T-cell biology.
- Good understanding of immunology.
- Good understanding of and skilled with multi-parameter Flow Cytometry.
- Demonstrable experience with assay development and process optimisation.
- Competent handling of mammalian and primary human immune cell cultures using aseptic techniques.
- Demonstrable experience with immunological cell-based assays.
- Familiarity with data analysis softwares such as Prism and FlowJo.
- Excellent organisational skills to adhere to deadlines and reach goals.
- Work co-operatively as part of a team as well as independently.
- Good attention to detail and record keeping.
- PhD in Immunology or related subject and 1 year of relevant industry experience.