Research Associate

CK Science are recruiting for a Research Associate to join a biotechnology company. This is a permanent full time laboratory position based at their central London offices.

The Company:
Our client is an exciting and expanding biotech developing gene therapy treatment for ophthalmology and other conditions.

Location:
This role is located in central London so is easily commutable via public transport from the London area or surrounding counties.

Research Associate Role:
Responsibilities will include to:

• Identify and validate new targets and develop novel cell-based assays to generate early proof-of-concept data.
• Drive innovative research, support translation to cross functional teams and network internally and externally to further collaborative projects, including with CROs and external academic laboratories.
• Contribute to research study protocol development and drafting of reports and assist in the preparation of material for presentation and manuscripts for publication.

Your Background:

• Educated to degree level or above in a Biological Science or equivalent with relevant laboratory experience, preferably within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrable skills in cell culture techniques and handling of mammalian cell lines as well as hands on experience in analytical techniques including ligand binding assays, immunocytochemistry staining and confocal microscopy.
• A background in retinal disease or immunology.

Apply:
For more information or to apply for this Research Associate position, please contact Mary Bolt on 01246 457729 or email mbolt@ckscience.co.uk, quoting job ref 49642.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.