Scientist

CK Group are recruiting for a Scientist to join a company in the healthcare industry at their site based in Stevenage on a contract basis for 12 months.

Salary:
Up to £45 per hour through an umbrella company

Scientist Role:
• Contributing to the implementation of translational animal model strategies aligned to immunological targets and mechanisms
• Design and utilisation of multi-parameter flow cytometry panels for investigation of immune cell populations, from animal model samples or cell-based ex vivo assays
• Investigation of the mechanism of action of candidate molecules using ELISA assays for protein quantitation and gene expression techniques (qPCR)
• Data analysis, integration and interpretation for timely communication of results to leaders and project teams ability to interpret and report translatable animal model efficacy data

Your Background:
• BSc/PhD in immunology, or translational science or pharmacology or equivalent working experience
• Understanding of mechanisms involved in the immune response in animal model
• Prior expertise in performing an ELISA assays for protein quantitation and gene analysis by qPCR
• Expertise in the design and oversight of animal studies
• Design and execution of established and new in vitro/ex vivo protocols

Company:
Our client is a global healthcare company, taking on some of the world's biggest healthcare challenges.

Location:
This Scientist role will be based at our clients site in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

Apply:
For more information, please contact the Key Accounts Team on 01438 870011 or email pharmacontracts@ckagroup.co.uk. Please quote reference 52277.

Please note that the successful applicant will be required to engage via an FCSA-accredited and CK-approved umbrella company and the rate of pay indicated is an umbrella rate.

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