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Scientist Edinburgh, Scotland

Malvern Panalytical Ltd

Full Time Edinburgh, Scotland 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic neuroscientist, with hands-on experience in neurodegeneration or neuroinflammation research. To fit into the team ethos, a willingness to learn new techniques and develop new areas of expertise is essential. A demonstrable understanding of the main concepts of neurodegeneration or neuroinflammation is required, in order to understand and contribute to the variety of client and company projects. Experience in handling rodent brain-derived primary cells and/or human-derived iPSCs would be beneficial.

Key Tasks:

Work with the team and relevant academic contacts as required to ensure quality conduct and delivery of projects primarily in the neurodegeneration area.
Production and maintenance of primary cell cultures (eg. microglia, OPCs, astrocytes, neurons) as well as various cell lines as required.
Preparation of standard reagents, compounds and test substances as required.
Conduct experimental readout and analysis using a range of techniques (eg. ELISA, multiplex, IHC, qPCR).
Data analysis and quantification using appropriate statistical methods.
Actively interrogate scientific literature to understand relevant therapeutic targets in the neurodegeneration area as necessary for individual projects.
Planning of projects in advance, arranging resources required for experimental conduct, ordering reagents etc.
Accurate record keeping of all experimental work, from initial protocol development, accurate lab notes, through to write up of results and report production.
Strong verbal communication skills, participating in lab and client discussions.
Implement quality control steps to ensure projects are conducted and delivered according to the standards expected, developing new or updating SOP’s as required.

Desired Skills/Experience: