Scientist 1 (upstream) Redcar, England
Job description
Scientist level 1 (Upstream)
Who we are
Absolute Antibody Limited part of Absolute Biotech is seeking a talented and highly motivated individual who looking to develop their career at our small but fast-growing company. Operating in the life sciences arena, Absolute Antibody specialises in antibody sequencing, engineering, and recombinant expression. Our customers include leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and diagnostics companies, as well as academic researchers worldwide; we have customers in 65 different countries and have sold to 14 of the top 15 pharmaceutical companies by revenue. This international customer base is served by our ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing facility in Northeast England.
Location: Wilton, Redcar, UK
Must be authorised to work in the UK
What will you do?
You will report to the Senior Scientist, performing duties in support of antibody protein purification.
Specific duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
- Executing all operational and administrative duties and activities that are associated with cloning, transformation, DNA extraction and DNA quantification.
- Maintain mammalian cell lines, cell banking, and transient transfection.
- Check sequencing data at a top-level using in house procedures for accuracy and report deviations.
- Reporting necessary and/or desired deviations from the established QC and/or production methods and processes.
- Ensure all data is entered correctly and entirely into the Main Lab Database, Stock Database and Aliquoting Record Book. In addition, keep paper records of all DNA preparations and transformations.
- Assist Laboratory Technician with General laboratory housekeeping – empty bins at the end of the day, wipe down slides etc.
- Other tasks and duties may be assigned.
Who are you?
Someone with a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to take responsibiity for their own work . You like to working a fast-paced environment and enjoy working in a small team. You are good at prioritising tasks and working to a deadline.
Minimum job requirements
- A batchelor’s degree in biological science or a related subject, or 3 years’ relevant experience in a laboratory setting.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to think analytically and critically.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Computer literate.
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Willing to clean the lab at the end of the day
- Able to wear laboratory PPE.
- Authorised to work in the UK.
What do we offer
- A starting salary of £23,500
- 25 day of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Membership of company pension scheme
- On-site restaurant
- On-site gym
- Working in a global organisation with diverse teams
Absolute Biotech and Absolute Antibody Ltd are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected under UK law.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £23,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Unlimited paid holidays
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Redcar, TS10 4RF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Laboratory: 3 years (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: In person
