Research Scientist - Biomarker Assay Specialist - Global Pharma - Slough

Research Scientist - Biomarkers Assay Specialist - Global Pharma - West London

Client:

• Company average tenure over 6 years

• Hybrid role

• Great above market rate

• 12 month contract with the view to extend

• Exposure to a global pharma company.

This departments function is to provide bioanalytical and biomarker assay support for non-clinical and clinical phases of drug development, aiding progression of our candidate molecules from research into the clinic.

The successful candidate will join the highly experienced and energetic non-regulatory LBA biomarker team. Expect to be involved in the development, optimisation and validation of ligand binding assays / immunoassays for biomarkers and gene therapy targets to support progression of novel drug candidates through various stages of discovery and development.

You will be encouraged to present your data at multi-disciplinary project team meetings and to understand the underlying biology and therapeutic approach of the programmes you are supporting.

Transfer of methods to external partners may also be expected (traveling for this purpose is not anticipated, although in exceptional circumstances may be required).

Laboratory equipment must be maintained to high standards, and you must remain compliant with all health and safety, Human Tissue Act (HTA) and any other applicable regulations.

Essential skills, education and experience:

• Candidates should have a BSc, MSc or PhD in a biological discipline.

• 3+ years’ experience of working in a laboratory environment

• Proven experience running ligand binding assays/immunoassays (e.g. ELISA, MSD, ELLA, Gyros, Singulex, Simoa/Quanterix) and/or demonstrable skills in development and validation of such assays.

• The ability to solve complex analytical challenges.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Adaptable to changing project and organizational priorities.

• The willingness to learn new skills.

For more information on this position, please email your CV to tcook-appiah@planet-pharma.co.uk and we can arrange a time for a confidential discussion.

• We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.