🚀 Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Permanent

Cambridge

SRG is pleased to be partnering with an organisation involved in the development of human biomimetic platforms. As a Research Assistant in the biology team your role will be to support contract research projects by completing experiments and analysis to a high standard.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Cell line and primary cell culture - expanding cells and ensuring sufficient cell stocks are available
• Performing biological assays (e.g. ELISA’s, fluorescent microscopy, DNA/RNA extractions, qPCR)
• Completing data analysis to produce reliable and precise reports that can be provide to clients/customers and work to meet deadlines.
• Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment and following the company’s HSE policies and procedures to ensure the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues.

Ideal Candidate:

• BSc (or equivalent) in a Biology related discipline with experience in a similar role in industry.
• Expertise in mammalian cell cultures and ELISAs
• Experience in primary cell culture, qPCR/RT-PCR and microscopy would be desirable
• A team player with a proactive attitude that is able to support the team and work be able to work autonomously
• A multitasker with the ability to work in a dynamic and ever-changing environment
• Preferable experience of working with advanced cell cultures (e.g. spheroids, organoids, primary cells)
• Experience working in a related laboratory role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Apply now by attaching your CV in Word, or contact Paige Keenan for further information about this new role: