Our employees are able to develop their careers in exciting new medical technologies, and so can you.

We are currently recruiting for a Scientist IV, Computer Aided Biology to join the Platform Research Group.  The purpose of this role is to plan, execute and report laboratory-based experiments or analytical investigations in accordance with scientific or regulatory requirements, in alignment with department objectives

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

- To assist in the implementation of digitally enabled robotics targeting key bottle necks in analytical testing 

- To develop lab automation workflows

- To liaise with analytical departments (GMP and Research) in order to facilitate the execution of high-throughput automated protocols

- To assist with the execution of large batch experiments for Process Characterisation across different departments

- To perform data analysis using complex Excel spreadsheets

- To assist with the implementation of ELN for automated workflows

- To write, revise SOPs and provide training

- To develop new lentiviral vector transduction workflows on automated liquid handlers

- To assist in the execution of complex Design of Experiments (DoE) protocols

- Accountable for own performance in alignment with group objectives and deadlines. Design and conduct experiments /investigations in accordance with  correct methodologies and procedures under the direction of the Group Leader or senior scientist.

- Ensure a high standard of record keeping and documentation of experiments and investigations in order that information is clearly captured and disseminated and reported.

- Present scientific data at internal meetings and external venues such as conferences.

- Will report to the Group Leader or his/her delegated grade 5 to 6 scientist.

- Conduct research and technical support of the highest quality, largely in a single project area but will assist in other projects as the need arises.

- Ensure experimental data is submitted to PatentSafe in a timely manner.

- May be responsible for maintenance of a laboratory area and/or important equipment.

- Personally responsible for the completion of tasks in relation to their criticality.

- Joint responsibility for maintenance and compliance of a GxP laboratory area and GxP “housekeeping” procedures.

- Work will be conducted in accordance with the OXB quality management system.

- Writing and reviewing of departmental documentation and SOP’s.

- Preparation of reports and documents to support GxP and regulatory activities.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

- Minimum BSc Degree programme level with relevant experience

- Where required a detailed knowledge and experience of GxP

- Knowledge in Virology and gene therapy would be an advantage

- Laboratory technical experience with particular emphasis on one or more of the following: Tissue Culture, qPCR Molecular Biology and protein chemistry

- Experience with digitally enabled robotics and automation

- Good experience in sterile cell culture using mammalian cells

- Extensive research and development background in protein and molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid extraction, quantitative real-time PCR, ELISA)

- A strong background in assay development

- Experience of automated data analysis and/or visualization software e.g. JMP

- Desirable experience in flow cytometry

- Desirable knowledge of different coding languages

- Desirable experience in working in GMP-like environments

- Demonstrate competency in performing laboratory tasks and general experimental procedures with expertise in one or more areas.

- Understanding of laboratory health and safety requirements.

- Competency in data capture reporting and management systems e.g. PatentSafe and archiving.

- Sufficient understanding of the overall activities in the department to contribute useful ideas at meetings.

- Familiar with the literature relating to project area.

- Capable of interpreting results from experiments and drawing conclusions but may need guidance from senior scientists.

- Capable of explaining clearly why an experiment is being conducted and how the experiments help the group meet their objectives.

- Good knowledge of the overall research programme in your group.

- Competent in the use of PatentSafe system that operates at OXB and submission of documents to PatentSafe in a timely manner.

- Detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements e.g. GMP, GLP, GCP and/or Validation and Quality Management systems.

- Detailed knowledge of the Quality management reporting structure/responsibilities within OXB.

- High regard for safety and display a high level of good laboratory citizenship.

- Detailed knowledge of the regulatory requirements for analytical work (e.g. product specifications, stability testing guidelines etc) is required.

Do you want to feel inspired every day? We’re future-focused and our business is growing rapidly. We succeed together through passion, commitment and team work, and so can you.

Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives

No agencies pleas