A new position has opened for a Senior Scientist - Biochemistry Microbiology to join a biotechnology organisation who are focused on saving lives and reducing healthcare costs by advancing early detection and precision medicine. This role will be on a permanent basis and will be located in Cambridge.

Job Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible to plan and undertake experiments to support the organisation's assay/application/product development objectives.
• Ensure experimental work adheres to department processes.
• Conduct theoretical research activities and literature searches.
• Design, plan, and execute laboratory experiments.
• Analyse, interpret, and present data and results internally and externally.
• Write and communicate experimental plans and reports.
• Lead troubleshooting activities
• Define and implement instrument preventative maintenance activities and schedules.
• Provide mentorship and aid development of the technical team in partnership with line managers.
• Maintain accurate up to date Laboratory records.
• In addition to this, you will also be expected to play an active role in the success of the department.

Key Skills:

• A meticulous eye to detail.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements:

• You will hold an advanced degree in a Life Sciences field (PhD) with experience in industry or postdoctoral experience preferred.
• Extensive experience using in vitro models in metabolic studies including mammalian cell culture, microscopy, and enzyme or metabolic assays.
• Previous experience with in vitro culture of bacteria and/or fungi as models of human pathogens/disease and/or for microbiome studies.
• Previous experience in working with BSL 2 agents (bacterial and/or fungal pathogens).

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