Research Scientist

2 days ago

Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom The Pirbright Institute Full time £32,500 - £34,000
Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Research Scientist to join our team at The Pirbright Institute. As a Research Scientist, you will be responsible for performing routine serological assays to assess the ruminant immune response to BTV vaccination/infection. Your role will also involve analysing experimental data and preparing content for reports and/or presentations. Additionally, you will provide laboratory support to the post-doctoral scientist and research scientist on the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing routine serological assays (ELISA, serum neutralising test) to assess the ruminant immune response to BTV vaccination/infection.
• Analysing experimental data and preparing content for reports and/or presentations.
• Performing laboratory maintenance including housekeeping and reagent supply.
• Providing laboratory support to the post-doctoral scientist and research scientist on the project.

Requirements:

• BSc in biological sciences or related discipline.
• Experience (minimum 1 year) in basic lab practices (e.g., cell culture, serology, molecular biology).
• Good computer skills / knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Experience in virological techniques (plaque assay, preparation and purification of viral stocks, reverse genetics systems etc.).
• Experience working with pathogenic agents in high-containment laboratory facilities (e.g., experience working with cutting-edge technologies for genome editing including CRISPR-based approaches and synthetic biology).
• Experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques (western blotting, quantitative PCR, flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy etc.).
• Evidence of networking skills with the ability to build effective collaborative relationships.

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.
■■ Option to carry over up to two weeks annual leave.
■■ Pirbright gym with subsidised membership.
■■ Pirbright Lifestyle Hub (employee discount site).
■■ Cycle to work.
■■ Childcare allowance.
■■ Free onsite parking.
■■ Electric car charging facilities.

About The Pirbright Institute:

The Pirbright Institute delivers world-leading research to understand, predict, detect, and respond to viral disease outbreaks. We study viruses of livestock that are endemic and exotic to the UK, including zoonotic viruses, by using the most advanced tools and technologies to understand host-pathogen interactions in animals and arthropod vectors.

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