Research Assistant

1 day ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom SRG Full time

Job Title: Research Assistant - Laboratory Support

Location: Oxford, UK

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £26,000 – 28,000 per annum

SRG is seeking a highly skilled Research Assistant to join a Global Pharmaceutical company based in Oxford. The successful candidate will be a lab-based individual who will be part of a team responsible for lab support activities including cell sample preparation and plasmid DNA preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cell sample preparation, including the loading of samples onto LC and/or MS
  • Supporting in vitro labs with cell sample preparation for PCR, qPCR, gDNA extractions
  • Plasmid DNA preparation (Miniprep & maxiprep kits)
  • Making up agar plates, including plating of bacteria and colony picking
  • Virus production and transduction
  • Results analysis and data entry into LIMS
  • Back up for first level technical support
  • Consumable stock control within labs using Kanban systems and lean practices
  • Vial labelling and aliquoting as necessary
  • Takes active role in CI and sustainability activities, e.g., Kanban stock levels, 5S, recycling
  • Takes active role in general lab housekeeping
  • Involved with general housekeeping shutdowns
  • Takes part in cross training activities and provides cover for other members of the team as required (e.g., cell culture/cell banking)
  • Liaison with facilities teams to ensure smooth running of the laboratories
  • Ensure that all activities adhere to all Client standards (Quality, Safety and Security)

Candidate Requirements:

  • BSc/HND in science, or equivalent experience
  • Experience of routine Molecular Biology techniques e.g., plasmid preparation, cell sample preparation, cell transfections
  • Familiarity with working in a laboratory environment
  • Experience of working to work instructions and SOPs/Risk Assessments
  • Customer service focus, ability to work as a cohesive team
  • Good planning and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to use Microsoft office – e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience of using LIMS

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