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SCIENTIST - CELLULAR IMMUNOLOGY & ASSAY DEVELOPMENT

Employer
Barrington James
Location
Switzerland (CH)
Salary
UP TO 90,000
Start date
12 Nov 2019
Closing date
12 Dec 2019

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Discipline
R & D , Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pre - clinical, Scientific
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Graduate

Job Details

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Research Officer will be responsible of designing, performing and analyzing experiments to support the validation of novel biologic targets in immuno-oncology and autoimmune diseases. We are looking for an experienced, highly collaborative, independent and flexible team player for our high-paced dynamic environment.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Design, optimize and validate functional immuno-oncology assays including but not limited to immunological multi-color cell surface and intracellular flow cytometric profiling, multiplex cytokine profiling, gene expression profiling, binding assays, primary human cell-based assays for the characterization of novel biological candidates.

 Perform cell culture, including primary human cultures, development and maintenance of cell lines.

 Write detailed protocols in English.

 Participate in day-to-day laboratory management.

 Perform data analysis on a regular basis and clearly communicate results in English.

 Maintain experimental records in electronic lab notebook format.

 Collaborate across functions to validate novel targets

 Assist with general laboratory duties including lab equipment maintenance, ordering and receiving of lab supplies.

 Comply with all safety guidelines

 Perform other relevant responsibilities as required.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 Minimum of technical degree or equivalent in immunology, cellular biology or related life sciences

 3+ years of laboratory experience (industry experience preferred)

 Solid and demonstrable bench level experience in the development, validation and implementation of immunological assays

 Hands-on expertise in methodologies, reagents and instruments used for primary cell cultures, flow cytometry (mandatory), ELISA and cytokine analyses

 Experience with handling primary cells in BSL-2 level facilities, isolation of immune cells from human biological samples (PBMC) is mandatory

 Practical knowledge in data analysis using standard software (e.g. Excel, GraphPad, JMP, Flow cytometry dedicated software)

 Experience in antibody discovery and pharmaceutical industry is a plus

 Fluent English both written and verbal; proficiency in French is a plus

 Strong organizational skills with the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

 Ability to work independently as well as part of a cross-functional team

 Strong interpersonal communication skills

Company

We’re great at what we do. A collection of the worlds finest Life Science recruiters working for the worlds best Life Science consultancy.

Originally, a purely contingency and contract recruiter, focused in the UK, Barrington James is now a sophisticated, highly effective provider of human resources solutions up to full RPO, partnering the pharma, medical devices, and healthcare industries right across the globe.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01293 776644
Location
Victoria House
Consort Way
Horley
Surrey
RH6 7AF
GB

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