Scientific Research Assistant
3 weeks ago
Job Title: Scientific Research Assistant
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Scientific Research Assistant to join our team at The Pirbright Institute. As a Scientific Research Assistant, you will be responsible for carrying out an experimental programme according to grant milestones, which will include performing routine serological assays, contributing to the development/validation of serological assays, performing routine virological assays, analysing experimental data, and maintaining detailed experimental and sample records.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performing routine serological assays (ELISA, serum neutralising test) to assess the ruminant immune response to BTV vaccination/infection.
- Contributing to the development/validation of serological assays to assess BTV immune responses.
- Performing routine virological assays including virus generation, purification, and quantification.
- Analysing experimental data and preparing content for reports and/or presentations.
- Maintaining detailed experimental and sample records.
- Performing laboratory maintenance including housekeeping and reagent supply.
- Providing laboratory support to the post-doctoral scientist and research scientist on the project.
- Contributing to the wider activities of the NVRL to support disease control.
Requirements:
- BSc in biological sciences or related discipline.
- Experience (minimum 1 year) in basic lab practices (e.g., cell culture, serology, molecular biology).
- Enthusiastic and willingness to learn new skills.
- Ability to organise and multi-task.
- Capable of careful, precise work.
- Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Diligent record keeping.
- Good computer skills / knowledge of Microsoft packages.
- Proven ability to work in a team.
- Time management skills
What We Offer:
- Generous Group Personal Pension Scheme and life cover (subject to age and earnings).
- 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus 10.5 public and privilege days.
- Buy and sell annual leave.
- Option to carry over up to two weeks annual leave.
- Pirbright gym with subsidised membership.
- Pirbright social club.
- Pirbright Lifestyle Hub (employee discount site).
- Cycle to work.
- Subsidised employee restaurant.
- Childcare allowance.
- Free onsite parking.
- Electric car charging facilities.
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