Senior Scientist

Senior Scientist

UCBJP(phone number removed)

01/03/2024 to 01/03/2025

28.09 (PAYE)

38.24 (Umbrella)

Location: Slough, SL1 3WE

Description:

Please note: in line with UCB policy, this role is VDI only. UCB will not be providing a laptop or equipment. From a future date to be confirmed (mid-2025), the Company office premises will move to Windlesham, Surrey, GU20 6PP and from that date, will replace the current Company office premises at Slough.

Responsibilities:

• Working with project teams, develop and design assays that reflect the biology of the target.
• Using a range of scientific competencies, develop relevant assays for: screening, function; mechanism; target validation as appropriate.
• Ability to analyse, interrogate data and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Using excellent communication and team working abilities, disseminate high quality data for wider review in reporting and visualisation environments.
• Present experimental data at cross-functional meetings and external conferences.
• Maintain compliant procedures by completing training modules and maintaining experimental records.
• Aim to publish work in high impact scientific journals and in patents.
• Display awareness of published literature and externally available platforms and technologies.
• Depending upon experience, contribute to the development and incorporation of new technologies and/or techniques and mentoring/training of other scientists.
• For in vivo roles, hold a personal licence and be compliant with appropriate legislation.
• If your role requires use of or is related to human tissue then you are required to comply with HTA regulations, ensuring that relevant training is up-to-date and that you have read and understood the HTA Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Maintain Health & Safety awareness to ensure safe working practices for our staff and contractors.
• Apply experience with relevant technologies and associated software packages, including but not limited to: high-throughput and high-content platforms; automation and liquid handling; cytometry; imaging; histology; immunoassays; and relevant molecular biology techniques.
• Depending on the requirements of the specified assay, working with primary human cells and tissues, including complying with HTA guidelines.
• Comply with guidelines relating to data capture, monitoring and sharing, including but not limited to Biobook and Abase templates, the Antibody Data Mart and Spotfire.
• For in vivo roles, being competent and skilled in performing techniques associated with relevant in vivo models of disease
• Gathering and Interpreting Information - uses quantitative and qualitative methods to obtain relevant information about stakeholders needs, motivations and behaviours in order to contribute to the generation of insights. Manages the process and/or teams to produce a deep understanding of stakeholders and/or patients' needs

Experience

• Cell Culture. Primary Human Cell Assays
• Defining the pathway for drug discovery

Essential Skills:

• Lab based work drug discovery.
• Flow cytometry, functional cell based assays isolating PVMC's adhering to tissue Act guidelines.
• Exp in T celltech MSD Elis Spot.
• Primary cell culture is key with immunology.

Education requirements:

• PhD or equivalent BA plus 4 years.
• Understanding experimental design to make sure all controls are in place.
• Would be helpful to have an immunology background, biochemistry, pharmacology.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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