Scientist - Virology

  • Salary: £32000 - £42000 per annum
  • REF Number: v-108215
  • Consultant: Naynesh Mistry
  • Contact: 01246 457703
  • Date Published: 12.11.2024
  • Industry: Biotech
  • Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
  • Functional Expertise: Other

CK Group are recruiting for an experienced Scientist with technical expertise in virology and molecular biology, to join a growing biotechnology company, on a permanent basis to be based in Oxford. A great opportunity for a proactive, highly organised scientist with a commitment to research on anti-cancer therapies to take responsibility in a fast-paced environment, working within an interdisciplinary team to develop new cancer treatments.

 

The Role:

  • Contribute to strategic R&D projects (i.e. designing and execution).
  • To perform studies to support oncolytic virus candidate pipeline development under GCLP.
 

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Presenting research findings/data at meetings.
  • Prioritisation and coordination of scientific work streams and processes.
  • Act as independent scientist reviewer and sign off lab books, verifying the calculations, and approving SOPs.
 

Your Background:

  • PhD or equivalent in Molecular Biology, Virology.
  • Experienced in cell culture, virus handling/purifications and cellular assay development.
  • Expertise in design and execution of molecular biology based experiments (e.g. DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cloning, gibson assembly, sequencing, transfections).
  • Hands on execution of omics experiments (e.g. short-read/long-read sequencing, transcriptomics, primer/probe design).
  • In-vivo oncology experience would be advantageous.
  • Experience working with oncolytic viruses or adenoviruses (DESIRABLE).
  • Experience of Prime Flow, RNAscope or single cell sequencing would be useful.
 

Benefits:

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

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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 108 215 in all correspondence.

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