Development Scientist - Clinical Bioassay

  • Salary: £40000 - £55000 per annum
  • REF Number: v-119690
  • Consultant: Naynesh Mistry
  • Contact: 01246 457703
  • Date Published: 17.02.2025
  • Closed Date: 07.05.2025
  • Industry: Biotech
  • Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
  • Functional Expertise: Laboratory, Clinical Operations/Development, Research & Development, Quality Assurance

CK Group are recruiting for a Development Scientist with clinical sample bioassay validation expertise, to join a growing biotechnology company on a permanent basis to be based in Oxford. This role will be fully on-site and a great opportunity to take responsibility in a fast-paced environment, working within an interdisciplinary team, to develop new cancer treatments.

 

The Role:

Contributing to strategic R&D goals, the successful candidate must be proactive with experience working to GCLP/GCP as you will be supporting and performing in the development, qualification, validation of bioassays and clinical samples. An exciting time to join a growing biotech and be part of a dynamic team contributing to the translation of early stage oncolytic virus products through to clinical development. 

 

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Performing bioassay development, validation experiments and patient sample analysis under GCLP.
  • Management and performance of sample processing.
  • Timely delivery of biomarker lab data for clinical trials.
 

Your Background:

  • Degree qualified (MSc/ PhD) with industry experience in clinical bioassay validation (essential), analysis, and clinical sample management in the industry setting.
  • Up-to date GCLP certifications.
  • Hands on sample management expertise.
  • Technical experience on cell culture, qPCR, RNA/DNA extractions, ELISA and cell-based assays.
  • In-vivo work experience, ideally within oncology (eg. mice bearing human tumours) and working with patient samples (DESIRABLE).

Benefits:

  • Bonus.
  • Pension.
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • Flexible working hours.
 

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 119 690 in all correspondence.

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