They are seeking a Scientist to join their newly established AAV Capsid Screening Team that is part of their wider AAV R&D Group. The focus of this role is to support the development of their novel pipeline working on commercial and internal R&D programmes.
The responsibilities of Scientist includes:
- Contribute to the design and execution of complex commercial and R&D projects
- Using your expertise to make recommendations to optimise procedures, and processes.
- Analysing experimental results, providing a way forwards, troubleshooting using your scientific expertise.
- Mentoring more junior members of the team
- Recommending appropriate publications and writing of papers for submission.
- Drafting patents by working with internal colleagues.
- Keep up to date with latest developments in the field.
They are seeking a scientist with the following experience:
- MSc with demonstrable lab based experience of PhD in relevant discipline.
- Strong Molecular Biology experience in PCR, flow cytometry and transfections
- Experience in the fields of lentivirus and / or AAV
- Experience of mammalian cell culture including primary human cells.
- Experience of CRISPR or related gene editing approaches or genome engineering technologies.
- If you have experience of using robotic or liquid handling automation systems is an advantage.
The company are a pioneering Biotech based on the outskirts of Oxford and Biotech who are developing technologies aimed at accelerating the discovery and manufacture of Cell & Gene Therapies. Their discovery technologies help develop CAR – T, T – Cell, CRISPR, Antibody Discovery, and Capsid R&D programmes to aid their translation to the clinic. Their manufacturing expertise aims to accelerate the development of scalable manufacture of lentiviral AAV or adenoviral based therapeutics.
They have a strong culture that is focused on scientific excellence and innovation working in a collaborative environment to ensure they continue to develop new concepts. They have a strong rewards and recognition programme ranging from on-the-spot rewards to recognising long term achievements. As a company they offer excellent career progression based on not only their expansion plans but also their track record for regular promotions, as well as providing training needed to be able to take the next step in your career.