Scientist Analytical Development

Job Description

A pioneering company who are at the centre of the Cell & Gene Therapy sector are seeking a Scientist with experience in the application of Analytical methods such as flow cytometry and ELISA. They are recruiting for a Scientist who can support the development of novel cell therapy products and manufacturing processes by using their expertise in the development and running of analytical techniques.They collaborate with academia & industry, providing their expertise to take therapies across the translational gap, into the clinic and the through clinical trials. The company’s mission is to drive its growth of the sector to ensure these therapies are commericalised and have an international presence with projects coming from UK, Europe, US and Asia. Taking an innovative approach to develop and adopt the latest technologies to keep them are the forefront of the sector.The Role of Scientist:The Analytical Development Scientist role is within their wider industrialisation group whose purpose is to take research-based methods to develop scalable clinical manufacturing protocols. This opportunity is one where you will be able to use your science and creativity to support the development and validation of novel cell characterisation methods. Responsibilities includes:- You will be working with senior and lead scientists to design and plan analytical research programmes- Work on multiple programmes at a time, dealing with a range of collaborators- Develop, optimise, validate, and run analytical methods including Flow Cytometry, PCR, and Immuno Assays for example.- Develop and run DNA/ RNA isolation and purification methods.- Analyse data generated to drive research forwards.This is an excellent opportunity where you will be able to apply your science in an innovative environment at the cutting edge for develop of Cell & Gene Therapies with excellent career potential.Required Skills and Expertise:- PhD in relevant life science or MSc with subsequent commercial experience- Experience in at least one of the following areas:- Flow Cytometry- qPCR and / or DD/PCR – including Primer Design- ELISA assay development- DNA / RNA Isolation- Experience of protein extraction and quantification – desirable- Experience of mammalian cell culture – desirable- Experience of cell based assays - desirableCompany Overview:The company’s aim is to advance the cell & gene therapy sector to make the UK the place to commercialise these life changing therapies. They have the capabilities to take a therapy from the discovery phases, across the translational gap to the clinic and then through clinical trials to launch. Using their R&D expertise to achieve this along with their drive for innovation and continuously adopting the latest and most effective approaches. To completement their R&D efforts they have world class clinical operations, regulatory, health economics and market access expertise. Added to this they have developed a unique and highly successful GMP manufacturing facility based in Stevenage where collaborators can manufacture their therapies for clinical trial and commercial use. They have a strong culture that is focused on collaborative and innovative working to deliver these life changing therapies to patients. As a company they offer excellent career development opportunities through their L&D programme that not only gives you the skills to advance your career but creates opportunities to take the step forwards to utilise them in a new position. Added to this they are continuing to expand as the demand for their expertise increases and they explore new areas of the sector.