Biomarker Immunohistochemistry Scientist

Hobson Prior are currently seeking for a Biomarker Immunohistochemistry Scientist to join a fantastic pharmaceutical organisation on a contract basis located in Slough. Our client is focused on translating research and development into solutions for people suffering from various therapeutic areas.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Key Responsibilities:

• For this role, when suitable, you will characterise antibodies, perform reagent review and conduct qualification/tissue planning optimisation examinations.
• Uphold a consciousness of new/evolving practices and tools pertinent to the area.
• You will guarantee compliance with all health and safety guidelines.
• Evolve ICH/histology biomarker assays within the lab for tissue samples and warrant delivery of high-quality fit-for-purpose assays and robust data.
• Operate in the bioanalytical field to perform sample analysis, data comprehension and document production.

Key Skills:

• Communication skills to all levels of the organisation both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to change project and business priorities to be in line with divisional requirements.
• Able to be adaptable within an energetic lab setting to meet project deadlines all while under minimal supervision.
• Capable of working within a matrix team.
• An organised individual with a high attention to detail.

Requirements:

• Educated to a degree level in a biological field with a comprehension of the principles of immunohistochemistry and its implementation to biomarker analysis within clinical studies.
• Familiarity with overall histology strategies, immunohistochemistry and/or in situ hybridisation with chromogenic and/or fluorescence strategy.
• Acquaintance with autostainers would be beneficial to the role.
• Prior involvement in brightfield and fluorescent microscopy, and associated imaging techniques.
• Former involvement in whole-slide scanning, analysis and digital image analysis would be ideal.
• Acquaintance with finalised workflow for tissue sample planning from sample gathering to tissue processing through to slide cutting and staining.
• Keen on the development of clear workflows and traceable documenting.
• Understanding of context of use, such as linking biomarker assay needs to the usage of the data produced.
• Familiarity operating with human tissues under the directives of the human tissue act.
• Previous involvement in a pharmaceutical drug discovery and development work setting.
• Acquaintance collaborating with ICH CROs.
• Past involvement operating electronic lab notebooks.
• Know-how of spreadsheets and databases.
• Know-how of quantitative image analysis, as well as whole slide scanning.
• Familiarity with developing biomarker ligand binding assays/immunoassays from starting principles in the lab such as ELISA, MSD, ELLA, Gyros, Singulex, Simoa/Quanterix, etc., would be advantageous to the role.

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