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Research Scientist - Molecular Biology

Employer
Hyper Recruitment Solutions
Location
Edinburgh
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
13 Jul 2021

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We are currently looking for a Research Scientist - Molecular Biology to join a Start-up Cell Therapy Biotechnology company based in the Edinburgh area. As the Research Scientist - Molecular Biology you will be responsible for independent research developing first-in-class Cancer Therapeutics.

You will conduct a range of molecular assays to assess proof-of-concept and target validation from their novel products, including developing in vitro CRISPR/Cas9 and high through-put screens.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your duties as the Research Scientist - Molecular Biology will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1. Maintain human cell-lines including, iPSCs through Cell Culture and differentiation techniques.

2. Support routine plasmid cloning, bacterial transformation and plasmid extraction as well as other routine molecular Biology techniques including but not limited to DNA, RNA and Protein extraction, PCR and RT-qPCR.

3. Support proof-of-concept and target validation activities by independently designing and execution of biological plans.

4. Record all data and analyse results for presentation.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

To be successful in your application to this exciting opportunity as the Research Scientist - Molecular Biology we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

1. Relevant degree in a Life Sciences discipline ideally focused on Molecular and Cellular Biology where you have had exposure to Stem cell differentiation.

2. Proven industry experience with a range of Molecular Techniques including Vector transfection, DNA / RNA / Protein extraction, DNA Electrophoresis, PCR, RT-qPCR and cloning and bacterial transformation.

3. A working knowledge and practical experience with the characterisation of genome-edited cells using techniques not limited to Immunohistochemistry, Fluorescent microscopy and flow-cytometry.

Key Words: Molecular Biology | Cell Culture | Mammalian Cells | iPSC | Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells | Cloning | DNA | RNA | Vector | Transfection | Transformation | PCR | RT-qPCR

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer who are certified by Investors in People for talent development. We therefore welcome applications for any interested parties who fulfil the role requirements for this position. HRS is a company exclusively supporting the science and technology sectors, and is made up of a collaboration of recruitment professionals and scientists. We look forward to helping you with your next career moves.

Company

Hyper Recruitment Solutions is a specialist and highly compliant recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Science and Technology sectors.

Hyper Recruitment Solutions (HRS), founded and run by Ricky Martin and in partnership with Lord Alan Sugar, has a wealth of recruitment expertise as well as compliance and commercial awareness. We offer a range of permanent, temporary and contract staff.

Our vision is to provide recruitment solutions which will assist in the improvement and quality of life for all. To do so, HRS will focus on the support of sectors whose primary focus is in making the world a better place. This could be working for a Pharmaceutical company who is developing new and existing therapeutics or an FMCG business who is making the latest consumer products in a sustainable and efficient way. We want to provide a service to those areas of actual need which will have an impact on us all.

We provide services across a broad range of industries including the following specialist sectors:

• Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical
• Medical Device
• Clinical Research
• CMO / CRO
• Food / FMCG
• Engineering
• Science

With all jobseekers we are looking to form close relationships where we can offer you the most accurate and useful advice. We intend to not only find and present the most ideal career options to you, but we want to provide advice on the entire recruitment process. We are a business who listens and advises and as shown on our website we have a clear ‘candidate commitment’ to ensure your search is in the most professional and capable hands. Some of the key areas we focus on include:


• Quality Assurance (including Qualified Persons)
• Clinical Research (all phases and therapeutic fields)
• Bioinformatics
• Research & Development
• Consumer Insight and Sensory
• Lean and Continuous Improvement
• Engineering (all disciplines)
• Manufacturing, Scale up and Technology Transfer
• Packaging and Sustainability 
• Medical Affairs
• Sales and Business Development
• Information Systems & Technology
• Executive Appointments


HRS has been awarded membership to the REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) and APSCo (Association of Professional Staffing Companies). This is to assure all clients and candidates that our processes and practices comply with all relevant government and recruitment industry regulations.

Lord Sugar, Ricky Martin and everyone at HRS look forward to working with you. Please do not hesitate to visit our website www.hyperec.com or contact us via
Telephone: 02032 255 120
Email:info@hyperec.com


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Telephone
0203 910 2980
Location
Amshold House
Goldings Hill
Loughton,
Essex
IG102RW
GB

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