Scientist -Immunology Screening

Scientist - Immunology screening

Permanent

Cambridge

£35 - 42k per annum

Role profile:

• Key area of responsibility is the planning, preparation and execution of immunological-based screening assays in primary immune cells, through use of CRISPR, RNAi or compound-based technologies

• Prepare accurate, quality-driven data packages and reports, to be presented to external clients detailing your findings

• Interpret and interrogate results, troubleshoot issues with assay performance and guide on next steps

• Maintain an active interest in emerging fields of study, up-and-coming techniques and apply these to your current bench experimental activities

• Adhere to all organisational SOPs, ISO regulations and workflows to ensure consistency and quality across all endeavours

Your background:

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant area of research (Immunology, Oncology, Biotechnology, Cell Biology etc)

• Proven experience of handling primary human immune cells and working with standard immunological assays (CRISPR, CRISPRa, RNAi)

• Background in working with high through-put assays and liquid handling automation

• Experience with transfection, transduction and techniques to modulate gene expression in mammalian cells (CRISPR-Cas9, siRNA, shRNA etc)

• Background of working in a commercial industry setting with exemplary communication skills, strong work ethic and an agile approach

• Excellent planning and preparation skills, high accuracy and attention to detail