Target Validation Scientist

Description

Target Validation Scientist

Location – Cambridge

Duration – 9 month Fixed Term Contract

Our client is an early stage drug development company based in Cambridgeshire. They currently have a position available for an experienced scientist to join the company on a 9-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC).

The position will be supporting the target validation team in the development of new high-throughput assays. This will include:

·      Building complex high-throughput cellular assays for screening purposes

·      Driving research projects to meet agreed objectives.

·      Problem-solving assay development through different platforms and formats

·      Presenting and reporting on research

Suitable applicants will ideally be:

·      Previous industry experience in the development of cell-based assays for high-throughput screening

·      Experience with 96- and 384-well screening plates (HTRF, immunofluorescence)

·      Experience with mammalian cell culture

·      Good protein chemistry and molecular biology techniques including cloning and amplification

·      Educated to PhD level in a relevant biological discipline (or MSc with equivalent industry exposure).

·      Strong communications skills and ability to present research succinctly

In return, my client offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to work in an innovative company within the heart of the UK Science Sector.