Research Scientist Position

3 days ago


Saffron Walden, Essex, United Kingdom Polytec Personnel Ltd Full time

Polytec Personnel Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Scientist to join our team based near Saffron Walden.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Microbiology or a related field and be able to work independently. They should also have a natural sense of organisation and teamwork, with the ability to share knowledge and expertise in a multidisciplinary environment.

We are looking for someone who can design, execute and document experimental activities to high standards, with a sound understanding of the business perspective when making commercial decisions.

This role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience. Benefits include the opportunity to work with a leading company in the industry and contribute to the development of innovative products.

Please find below the full job description:

Job Description:
  1. Execution of QPCR assays to quantify bacteria in samples from clinical trials.
  2. Development and optimisation of quality control assays for batch release.
  3. Development of microbiological and molecular assays to characterise novel bacterial isolates in order to develop and test hypotheses on their mechanisms of action.
  4. Characterisation of anaerobic bacteria for development as medicinal products into live bacterial therapeutics in support of regulatory submissions.
  5. Provide guidance to junior members of staff.
Requirements:
  1. PhD in Microbiology or a related discipline/or equivalent experience.
  2. Ability to work independently.
  3. Natural sense of organisation and teamwork, sharing know-how and expertise in a multidisciplinary environment.
  4. Ability to design, execute and document experimental activities to high standards (required for regulatory filings).
  5. Sound understanding of the business perspective when making commercial decisions.


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