Research Associate - Treg Production

ABOUT 
Research Associate – T Reg Production Team
My client is a leading T-Cell Therapy provider in the UK and is looking for a Research Associate who will work within the T Reg Production Team. The Team supports the activities of both the R&D and CMC teams across Quell and is a core part of our laboratories. Succesfull candidate will be part of a team generating cells for research activities under the supervision of the Associate Director, Product Development. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a talented and motivated technician to contribute to a critical and key part of our R&D work in an exciting and highly dynamic environment focused on developing cutting-edge cellular therapies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing of human blood and/or tissue products.
• Cryopreservation, thawing, feeding, and harvesting of primary T cell cultures.
• Isolation of primary cells using e.g. density gradient centrifugation, MACS and FACS.
• Activation and transduction of primary T cell cultures.
• Support process optimisation and development of new assays.
• Manage databases and assist in establishing relevant SOPs.
• Collaborate and coordinate work with other team members to meet deadlines and goals.
• Provide guidance and training to new or junior staff.
• Work closely with the Product Development team.
• Help to maintain the laboratories to a high standard.
• Maintain compliant process documentation.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Solid understanding of cell biology.
• Handling of mammalian and primary human immune cell cultures.
• Experience with basic Flow Cytometry.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to present results clearly and logically, working co-operatively as part of a team as well as independently.
• Good attention to detail and record keeping.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology or related subject and 2 years of relevant industry experience.

EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Experience with the use of cell sorters; ideally BD FACSMelody and/or Sony SH800.
• Excellent time and project management skills aligned with an ability to prioritise activities.
• Understanding of process optimisation and assay development.
• Ability to efficiently identify and implement solutions.
• Familiarity with a range of immunological cell-based techniques
• Proven commitment to high quality work and maintenance of high standards.
• Contribute to a culture that embraces scientific excellence, integrity, urgency, patient centricity and continuous improvement.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, supporting one another and held accountable for project deliverables.
• Professional and personable communication skills.
• Driven to solve problems pragmatically.
• Passionate about science.
• Good working attitude, reliability, and flexibility.
• Desire to work with integrity and act as an ambassador for  wider business.

BENEFITS

• Holidays: 25 days per year.
• Life Assurance: 4 x base salary.
• Group Personal Pension: Auto enrolled at 4% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution.
• Private Medical Insurance for your whole family.
• Annual Bonus.

PERKS

• Fantastic collaborative environment 
• £36 Million Investment including brand new lab equipment, innovative methods, and exposure to cutting edge technology.
• Flexible working.
• Fast paced and progressive company looking for future leaders and innovators.