Associate Scientist – Cell based assays for drug development Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
Newcells Biotech provides products and services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Our vision is to be recognised as transforming drug discovery by developing the best in vitro biology to mimic and predict how new drugs interact with human tissues and organs.
The company has unique capabilities in the development and commercialisation of 2-D and 3-D (organoid) in vitro assays, and we work with global pharmaceutical companies to provide important data on the safety, pharmacology and efficacy of new therapies.
We are currently focused on three tissue platforms: kidney, retina, and lung.
We are looking for talented and passionate individuals to work on projects across our kidney assay platform. You will be working as part of a team of scientists on projects with customers and in-house development programmes.
The job is located at our laboratories based in a modern campus close to the centre of the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
We are a team and company that values and are excited by:
- Solving challenging problems that make a difference
- Transparency and honest communication
- Valuing and harnessing diversity
- Scientific excellence and rigour
- Well-being and personal growth
We want to attract talented individuals who share our passion, and we offer:
- Full time positions
- A competitive starting salary of £25,000+ with participation in a bonus scheme
- Pension
- Flexible working policy and 25 days holiday per annum on top of bank holidays
- Personal development opportunities including training and opportunities to
publish your work.
- Optional cycle-scheme participation
Key Activities and Responsibilities:
- Working within and across assay teams to successfully deliver customer specific
projects including liaising with customers.
- Carrying out the processing of fresh tissue, isolation and maintenance of primary
cells across a range of species.
- Responsibility for running assays under direction of Senior/Principle Scientist.
- Accountability for the accurate technical execution of the projects.
- Ensuring accurate and traceable record keeping in line with company policies and
project-specific requirements.
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the laboratory including stock, equipment
and safety documentation.
- Contributing to the development, optimisation, and validation of robust
techniques, protocols and assays for commercial and R&D project.
- Contributing to a weekend on-call rota.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Scientific graduate with a BSc/MSc in Pharmacology/Toxicology/Biomedical
sciences or equivalent subject
- A strong understanding of aseptic techniques relevant to mammalian tissue culture
- Experienced in molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA isolation, PCR,
RT-qPCR, Western blotting, cell-based assays,, immunohistochemistry• Experience
in IT and statistical analysis
- Demonstrate ability to efficiently learn new laboratory techniques and ability to
prioritise a varied workload
- Excellent organisational skills including maintenance of accurate and traceable
records
- Track-record of contributing to a team environment
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a flexible manner including weekend working, depending on the
demand of client-driven projects
Desirable:
- Industrial experience and training in a similar role of developing and running cell-
based assays
- Experience in handling human and/or animal tissue
- Background in drug development/ADMET
- Prior experience in GLP and SOP
- Prior experience in COSHH and risk assessment preparation
- Prior experience of mammalian or tissue culture
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5BX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Molecular Biology: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 02/03/2023
