Hobson Prior are looking for a Cellular Biology and Screening Scientist to join a fantastic, leading organisation on a permanent basis located in Cambridge. For more information, please get in touch now!

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Contributing to wider development of the company's platform through characterising mode of action of lead molecules and assisting in discovery & characterisation of new mechanisms.
• Contributing to discussions and work on target selection and project planning.
• Developing relevant, novel and innovative cell-based and biochemical assays to address project challenges and support drug discovery projects in the area of oncology as well as applying these assays to screen and profile cellular activity of novel compounds and to interrogate target biology/disease relevant mechanisms.
• Supporting one or more active drug discovery projects: developing assays, characterising hit and lead molecules, contributing to discussions on project planning and strategy.
• Culturing human cell lines and using a range of technologies to generate new cell lines.
• Critically analysing project data and contributing ideas that will drive projects forward.
• Working in an interdisciplinary team to support research strategies and project goals.
• Working with external collaborators including CROs and academic experts to seek input and generate project data to answer specific questions.
• Participating in building out the research capabilities of the company's Biology group including establishing and growing the company's Cambridge labs.
• Presenting and communicating plans and results internally and, when needed, externally at international conferences.

Key Skills:

• The ideal candidate will have validated excellence in independently planning and executing experiments as well as critical data analysis skills.
• You will have strong social communication skills and effective team working skills with a 'can-do' attitude to problem solving.
• Exceptional organisational and self-motivational skills, with track record of prioritising work and keeping to deadlines.
• Outstanding track record evidenced by publication and presentation record.

Requirements:

• Deep knowledge of mechanisms of disease biology in oncology, immunology and/or CNS disease.
• Expertise in cloning, stable cell line generation, gene expression knockdown.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques applied to the enhancement of physiologically-relevant cellular assays and systems utilised to aim validation, compound characterisation and screening.
• You will have a degree in Biology, Pharmacology, Cell biology or within an associated discipline or a BSc/MSc degree with significant relevant experience of leading projects to successful milestones and conclusions.
• The candidate will require a pragmatic comprehension of an extensive range of cellular assay methods and technologies, and including mass spectrometry, fluorescence and luminescence.
• Evidence of significant scientific productivity and impact through your own personal contributions leading to projects reaching significant milestones.

Apply now:

If you are interested in learning more or applying to this exciting opportunity then please click "Apply" and upload a copy of your CV. Alternatively, for further details or to talk directly to a life sciences recruitment specialist directly, please select "Contact me" at the top of this page.

Hobson Prior is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. Hobson Prior is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.