Associate Scientist

Associate ScientistJob Location

OxfordSalary

up to £34,000 DOEWe are working with a leading Biotechnology company in the field of oncolytic viral therapies, developing best-in-class oncolytic immunotherapies suitable for direct and systemic intravenous delivery They have an immediate opportunity for an Associate Scientist to join their multidisciplinary and dynamic team.Job Responsibilities:Execution of experiments, collating, analysing and presenting data from a variety of sources;Routine laboratory experiments including, but not limited to:Maintenance of cell culture; Processing of primary tumour material; DNA and RNA extraction; Flow cytometry; Ensuring virus batch quality control; Supporting histology experiments (IF/IHC) Detailed recording of experiment details and processes;Supporting a team of scientists working with various human tumour models, to include the maintenance of quality sample archiving systems;Day-to-day maintenance of the laboratory.Job Requirement:A BSc and/or MSc degree in a relevant discipline (such as Virology, Cancer Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology);Hands on, independent wet lab experience conducted as part or degree or placement project.

Recent experience in at least two of the following:Cell culturePrimary tumour cultureVirology techniques (such as purification, plaque assays and TCID50)Molecular and/or Biochemical techniques (such as bacterial cell culture, cloning, PCR, ELISA and flow cytometry)Strong IT skills (including proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and comfort using shared drives.

Strong communicator who is adaptable.

Pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry placement experience (will put candidates at a significant advantage)