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JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title

Scientist Research & Development (R&D)

Department

Research and Development

Reports to

Scientific Director

ANTIBODY ANALYTICS – WHO WE ARE or ABOUT US

We are an innovative and vibrant biotechnology company. We believe that scientists deserve the best data and patients deserve the best drugs, so our mission is to provide our drug development partners with data of outstanding quality which gives them confidence to expedite new healthcare solutions to market. We began in 2015 and through our expertise, technology and amazing employees we have grown to where we are today, and we plan to keep on growing. We’re not all scientists and academics, we are a diverse, talented and fun team who we enjoy the occasional pizza Friday, but what’s at the core of what we do is our culture and values – that’s what makes us proud and stand out.

THE ROLE

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• As part of the Research and Development team your primary role will be to perform the laboratory work required for the progression of various R&D programmes and to evaluate and develop new technologies and services. You should be able to demonstrate competency in at least two relevant laboratory techniques, examples of which include flow cytometry, genetic manipulation of mammalian cells, cell culture of immune cells or SPR. You will have experience in analysing scientific data relating to your competence and a level of competency in summarising scientific outputs in reports and presentations. You will have a can-do attitude, willingness, and ability to learn new concepts and techniques. You will participate in the organisation of R&D activities, including the generation of appropriate documentation (project plans, lab documents, protocols, reports) and housekeeping activities (e.g., inventory management of R&D materials). You will participate in activities to operationalise and commercialise R&D outputs, including the generation of appropriate assay/product/service documentation (e.g., SOPs), training, and marketing material.

WHAT WE EXPECT YOU TO DO
R&D and product development
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• You will be responsible for performing high standard laboratory work necessary to evaluate new technologies and develop new techniques which may include, but is not limited to the following:
• Generation of new stable cell lines via transduction with lentivirus and/or transfection via lipid-based methods or electroporation (Nucleofection).
• Modification of primary cells (e.g., T cells) via lentiviral transduction or electroporation.
• Development of new assays in multiple disciplines including (but not limited to) molecular immunology, biophysics and molecular and synthetic biology.
• Assessment of new instruments and techniques or methodologies using existing instrumentation.

Data interpretation, presentation, and communication
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• Independently perform data analysis in areas of competency and demonstrate ability to learn new data analysis where required.
• Efficiently interpret scientific data, make conclusions, and suggest next steps for study progression.
• Use scientific literature to troubleshoot, interpret and progress projects.
• Where appropriate perform data integrity checks.
• Participate in the generation of appropriate reports or presentations and communicate progress with other members of the R&D team and wider company.
• Support the generation of manuscripts for scientific publications.

Project Organisation/Documentation
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• Participate in organising R&D activities, including booking appropriate equipment, scheduling experimental activities and data analysis.
• Participate in the generation or independently prepare appropriate R&D documentation, including custom laboratory documentation, project plans and protocols.
• Support the generation of documentation for operationalisation of R&D outputs (e.g., SOPs, CoA etc)
• Participate in or lead the housekeeping activities of the R&D department, such as inventory management, ordering materials and reagents as required.
• Participate in logistics of procuring scientific instruments (e.g. URS generation etc)

Compliance
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• Adhere to the standard practices as set out by the Company’s Quality team.
• Raise deviations and prepare risk assessments when required.
• Actively contribute to resolving and mitigating identified issues/errors in deviations.

Training and Development
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• Where appropriate support practical training.
• Where appropriate, support training for use of laboratory equipment as guided by SOPs.
• Attend training sessions as suggested by the senior R&D team to support personal development objectives.

Marketing/Product Management
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• Support activities for commercialisation of new products and services and improvements of current services.
• Support the production of marketing materials e.g., website content, blogs, whitepapers, technical notes etc., as appropriate, to support marketing campaigns.
• Support the generation of data, presentations, and scientific materials for conferences/publications.

Health and Safety
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• Ensure the company is following health and safety regulation and policies to minimise risk in the workplace, through an active team focus on Health and Safety topics.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU

We are looking for someone who has:

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• An MSc or MPhil degree in a biomedical field with at least 2 years practical laboratory experience in academic research, a biotechnology company or a CRO or BSc (or equivalent) with at least 3 years practical laboratory experience in academic research, a biotechnology company or a CRO or a recent PhD graduate.
• Demonstratable experience in two techniques (examples include but are not limited to flow cytometry, generation of genetically modified cell lines, immunology assays or SPR)
• Some understanding of molecular biology and molecular biology techniques (e.g., familiarity with manipulating DNA sequences in silico using programs such as SnapGene, transfection or transduction) will be advantageous.
• The ability to evaluate and interpret data from biological assays.
• Experience in presenting/communicating scientific data.
• Good writing skills.
• Good communications skills.

To support a culture within Antibody Analytics which is aligned to our company values and behaviours, we would like you to:

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• Be creative, inventive, inquisitive, and motivated by scientific discovery.
• Be a trouble-shooter with a can-do attitude.
• Be highly organised and productive with the ability to deliver the work on time and to a high standard.
• Be a fast learner.
• Be of a curious mindset - question, listen and enhance your own understanding of what we do.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Prioritise day to day work with little support.
• Be friendly with a helpful attitude.
• Be self-aware, have emotional intelligence with the ability to see things from others’ perspectives.
• Be engaging and communicative with all colleagues to continually enhance knowledge and experience.
• Be a team player - learn, grow, and share best practice with colleagues.
• Be focused and have a strong attention for detail.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the business.
• Be a champion for learning and development for yourself in support of employee development.
• Be accountable for your responsibilities.
• Be solutions driven.

WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US

You will get the chance to learn, grow, develop, and enhance your career within a biotechnology company at the forefront of drug development strategies. In addition, the company offers the following benefits package:

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• Salary of £28,969 to £37,209 depending on experience.
• Pension.
• 32 days holiday per annum (inclusive of public holidays) which increases to a maximum of 37.
• Death in Service Benefit which includes access to a 24/7 virtual GP.
• Flexible working.
• Yearly Audible subscription.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• On-site car parking.
• Free Healthy Snacks.
• Merit Award Recognition Scheme.
• The opportunity to join several committees or focus groups (Employee Engagement, Wellness, Recognition, Health & Safety or Social Committee).

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £28,969.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Education:

• Master's (preferred)

Work Location: In person