R&D Technical Scientist

Job Description

R&D Technical ScientistFibroFind Ltd Position ID: 1004Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Contract Type: Open endedWorking Pattern: Full Time Start Date: ASAP Salary: £25,000-£30,000 depending upon experience The Role We are wishing to recruit an experienced and motivated scientist with a background in cell and molecular biology to join FibroFind Ltd to work in our R&D team.FibroFind Ltd is a contract research organization dedicated to providing our clients with robust pre-clinical datasets that will confidently guide their decision making for development and progression of therapeutic candidates. The successful candidate willdevelop new drug testing platforms in human tissues that will expand the portfolio of pre-clinical models that FibroFind can offer to its clients.Key Accountabilities

• To deliver high quality bespoke research for developing and advancing the utility of pre-clinical model platforms in FibroFind.
• Capable of working as part of a team and with flexibility to meet deadlines on time.
• Work autonomously with the ability to trouble shoot experiments and experimental issues
• To be responsible for day-to-day management of experimental work involving in vitro, biochemical and molecular approaches and be familiar with associated SOPs, health, and safety documents eg. COSHH
• To be responsible for collection, processing, analysis, presentation (writing, graph production, image production) and storage of experimental data in accurate, secure, detailed and up-to-date records of all work carried out to GLP standard.
• To facilitate general management and running of the laboratory including routine laboratory cleaning, maintenance, equipment upkeep and ordering of laboratory materials.
• Handling and processing of human tissue including collection from the hospital.
• To be responsible for the collection and preservation of samples at the end of the study.
• To train new staff members in competent skills.
• Liaise and work with senior management to identify issues and ensure project delivery.

The Person (Essential)Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience/Awareness of laboratory Health and Safety issues
• An in depth understanding of cell and molecular biology
• Knowledge of liver, lung and kidney fibrosis is highly desirable
• Good teamwork, excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Good computer skills, with the ability to graph and statistically analyse data.
• Proficient use of Prism highly desirable
• Excellent record-keeping, time management and organisational skills
• Ability to optimise and apply new methods to advance projects
• Tissue culture of cell lines, primary cells including tissue explants
• RNA extraction from cells and tissue; quantitative PCR (SybrGreen and molecular probe based)
• ELISA
• Protein isolation
• Demonstrable lab experience in a similar environment
• Methodical approach to analysing data sets
• Willingness to work outside normal hours when necessary.
• Hep-B vaccinated (desired)

Attributes and Behaviour

• Works collaboratively with others, plays a positive role in teams and establishes and grows relationships across the organisation where different skills, expertise and opinions are valued.
• Respects the expertise and contribution of others even if own opinion is different
• Shares relevant and useful information with others
• Keeps other team members up to date with progress
• Willing to help others and share workloads
• Asks others opinion
• Encourages others to get involved
• Talks about other team members in a positive way
• Respects the value that different views bring to the team

QualificationsBSc degree in a related area (essential)MSc in a relevant field (desirable)PhD in a relevant field with evidence of publication (desirable)If this sounds like an ideal opportunity for you then please apply online. Fibrofind offers a progressive and collaborative team atmosphere alongside a competitive salary, performance related bonus and private healthcare.

Keyskills :
ELISAMolecular BiologyPCRRNA isolationTissue Culture