Senior Scientist

CK Group are recruiting for a Senior Scientist to join a global pharmaceutical company, based in Slough on a contract basis for 12 months.
Salary:
Hourly £28.09 per hour PAYE or £38.24 per hour Umbrella
Senior Scientist Role:

• Supporting the progression of therapeutic molecules at all stages of research and clinical development.
• To generate translational in vitro assays; to test novel therapeutics, investigate mechanisms of action and to identify novel therapeutic axes.
• Enable identification of appropriate patient populations or sub-populations that would benefit from these therapeutic molecules.
• 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.

Your Background:

• Bachelors/masters in life science.
• Able to apply experience with relevant technologies and associated software packages, including but not limited to: high-throuput 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.

Company:
Our client is a is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology now and into the future.
Location:
This role is based at our clients site in Slough.
Apply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 56655 in all correspondence.
Please note:
This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.