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Headquartered in York, we are a biotechnology company developing an exciting market for the supply of custom nucleic acid aptamers for use across a range of disciplines. We have state-of-the-art high-throughput robotics to enable rapid identification, development, and characterisation of aptamers.

Role and Responsibilities

· Maintenance and quality control of cell stocks necessary for customer and internal projects

· Maintenance of equipment and laboratories required for cell-based selection processes

· Supporting both the team and the Cell Selection Study Director in the cell selection process.

· Assist in functional studies of cell targeting aptamers

· Developing new laboratory methodologies / SOPs covering cell culture

· Writing accurate experimental plans, technical documents and reports

· Recording, interpreting results and presenting findings regularly to senior management teams

· Ensuring tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated

· Operating standard laboratory equipment

· Continuous improvement and development of new and existing methods

· Technical scientific support to other departments

· Maintaining and monitoring cells as required for the selection process

· Ensuring cells are available as required for the selection process

· Maintaining equipment, facilities and stocks associated with cell culture

· Planning and organising your own workload

· Ensuring compliance with QC processes

· Gathering technical information as directed

· To provide technical support with other departments

“The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.”

Required Skills and Expertise

· Mammalian cell culture

· Experience with FFPE tissue

· Good written, communication and interpersonal skills

· Adept IT skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

· The ability to work in a team is essential

Preferred Skills

· Flow cytometry and/or FACS

· Molecular Biologic techniques such as PCR, Electrophoresis and bacteria cloning

· Knowledge of Aptamers

· Primary cell culture

· Confocal or fluorescent Microscopy

What’s on offer?

· Free car parking

· A great working environment

· An exciting opportunity to learn new skills with an innovative technology

· NOW pension

· Annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays

· Competitive salary.

· Private medical insurance

· Gym membership.

· Permanent full-time position working 37.5 hours per week

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• YORK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 17/02/2023