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Research Assistant

Employer
Hobson Prior
Location
Hertfordshire, England, Hitchin
Salary
£27000 - £32000 per annum
Start date
26 Feb 2021
Closing date
24 Mar 2021

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Discipline
R & D
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Experienced (non-manager)

Job Details

Hobson Prior are looking for a Research Assistant for an exciting opportunity to join a top biotechnology organisation on a permanent basis in Hitchin. Our client concentrates on developing pioneering gene therapies to enable people living with chronic diseases live a better life.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Accountable to carry out routine cell culture and perform transient transfections.
  • Perform analytical techniques on vector preparations (QPCR, ELISA, protein gels etc).
  • Aid the smooth and efficient running of the Vector Core.
  • Perform AAV vector purification by a range of methods.
  • To ensure validity and reliability of data at all times and maintain accurate records.
  • From time-to-time support additional high-priority projects to meet deadlines.
  • Assist with the effective running of the laboratory by undertaking the appropriate H&S training, maintain a high level of laboratory cleanliness and participate in any laboratory duties commensurate with the grade as required.
  • Attend and participate in relevant meetings, training and development sessions.

Key Skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to organize daily work with limited supervision
  • Ability to work well in a team in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

  • You will have a minimum BSc-degree in a relevant biological discipline.
  • Experience in protein analysis techniques (SDS-PAGE, Western, ELISA) and QPCR.
  • Hands on experience with mammalian cell culture.
  • Working knowledge of AAV (or other viral vectors) production and purification is admirable.
  • Experience in FPLC protein purification is admirable.

Apply now:

If you are interested in learning more or applying to this exciting opportunity then please click "Apply" and upload a copy of your CV. Alternatively, for further details or to talk directly to a life sciences recruitment specialist directly, please select "Contact me" at the top of this page.

Hobson Prior is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. Hobson Prior is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Company

Providing recruitment solutions across the life sciences industry

Hobson Prior is a leading specialist life sciences recruiter focused on finding and placing outstanding candidates across Europe and the Asia Pacific. We work proactively and with integrity, communicate in a professional and honest manner and invest time to understand and match the exact requirements of our clients and candidates.

Our highly selective clients trust us to source and secure interim and permanent candidates who’ll make a real difference to the success of their business. Our candidates, the best in the industry, often choose to work with us exclusively because we offer the best opportunities in their specialist field.

Representing who we are and what we stand for, our values influence the way we serve our clients and candidates and the way we interact with each other.

We identified them collaboratively – as a team – and so feel 100% invested in them. Together, we think they provide the best possible outcomes all who work with us.

Professional
Our standards are set high. We work to a rigorous set of processes to ensure that our conduct is professional, ethical and delivered with integrity at all times.

Dedicated
We are dedicated to finding the very best solutions for our clients and candidates, always going the extra mile to deliver measureable value.

Experienced
We are guided by our experience and knowledge to provide the best possible service and support to our candidates, clients and colleagues. Our approach is consultative and collaborative.

Specialist
We focus solely on our chosen market, developing expert consultants who know their industry in depth and specialise within it.

Proactive
We find great candidates, developing relationships with them regardless of whether they are actively looking. This means we are able to provide both candidates and clients with unique opportunities.

Ambitious
Driven by results, we have plans to expand across different global regions and markets and have confidence in our ability to grow successfully through our core focus.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01892 612 612
Location
Wellington Gate
7-9 Church Rd
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1HT
United Kingdom

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