Senior Scientist - Molecular Biologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Scientist to join a well-established organisation based in the Reading area. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing studies, providing crucial input to drive projects forward, and meticulously planning to ensure the timely delivery of designs and other essential development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of studies and provide input to drive projects forward.
• Detailed planning to ensure timely delivery of designs and development documentation.
• Maintain expert knowledge in the field, staying up-to-date with the latest R&D workflows and

scientific literature.

• Conduct antibody profiling in cell-based assays.
• Facilitate gene cloning through molecular biology techniques.
• Construct antibody libraries.
• Perform a range of analytical assays, including ELISAs and TR-FRET assays.
• Purify proteins using affinity chromatography.
• Analyse and interpret data, with a solid understanding of descriptive statistics.
• Optimize manual and/or automated diagnostic devices.

Qualifications and Skills:

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline, with 2-4 years of direct

experience working with antibodies and/or other recombinant proteins.

• Proficient in molecular biology techniques for gene cloning.
• Experience in antibody library construction.
• Skilled in conducting a variety of analytical assays, including plate-based immunoassays

(ELISAs and TR-FRET assays).

• Proficiency in protein purification using affinity chromatography.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Experience in optimizing manual and/or automated diagnostic devices.

Desired Attributes:

• Excellent practical and technical skills, coupled with an analytical mindset.
• Can-do attitude with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of environmental, health, safety, and quality matters, ensuring compliance

with company good practices and industry regulations

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Skills: antibody cloning, biophysical characterisation, mammalian cell culture, Molecular biology ,

We can only accept applicants who are living in the UK and eligible to work without restrictions.