Immunologist

CK Group are recruiting for an immunologist on behalf of an innovative biotechnology research organisation, to be based at their site in Motherwell on a permanent basis.

You will be responsible for ensuring that customer studies are correctly resourced, scheduled, and executed to meet deadlines, with minimal support from senior team members.

This role requires experience in a range of assay techniques, technical understanding of a wide range of methodologies, ability to work on highly complex projects independently. You should have the ability to manage critical reagents, understanding of a Quality Management System, and excellent organisational skills.

Your duties will include:

• Guiding customers to make the best decisions for assay design and data interpretation.
• Applying high-level technical knowledge to assay development, qualification and validation.
• Leading complex development studies across a range of technical areas.
• Identifying the relevant technical resources required to design and develop complex assays
• Supporting and mentoring junior Study Managers as required.
• Training junior staff to a high level of competence.
• Independently managing studies including study planning, scheduling, preparation and review of documentation, and customer communication, with support from the Project Lead and/or Senior Study Manager.
• Preparing protocol, reports and proposals for a wide range of studies, including complex development and qualification studies.
• Leading customer discussions and advising on complex challenges that may arise during a customer study.
• Supporting the commercial team in preparing proposals and contracts.
• Contributing to discussion on research and development projects
• Designing and implementing process improvements to ensure that the studies are operationally efficient

To be considered for the position you should ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Qualified to PhD level (Or BSc level with industrial experience) in Immunology, or a related discipline, with a good knowledge of a range of immunological techniques

For more information, or to apply for the position, please contact Sarah Farrow on 0191 3706486 or sfarrow@ckgroup.co.uk.Farrow on 0191 3706486 or email sfarrow@ckgroup.co.uk. Please quote reference 51923.ogies).

• The desire to work in early phase drug discovery as applied to neurodegenerative disease.

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Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information or to apply for this In Vitro Research Biologist (Drug Discovery) position, please contact Julie on 01438 870011 or email pharmacontracts@ckagroup.co.uk. Please quote reference .e link to view the full details

Criteria

Education, Experience & Achievements

Essential

• A relevant postgraduate research degree or equivalent professional experience in the field of carbohydrate material science.
• Previous experience of independent research.
• Presentations at conferences and a track record of publications in respected journals or equivalent in the field.

Desirable

• Research experience in polysaccharide and their industrial applications.
• Involvementin packaging material research and development.
• Materials formulation and characterisation expertise.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable communication skills in English language.
• Good IT skills in Microsoft/Adobe Programmes.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills. Initiative in planning research.
• Detailed subject knowledge in the area of research.
• Specialist knowledge and practical skills capable of leading to independent, original contributions to the subject area.
• High-level analytical skills.
• Full awareness of the ethical issues involved in their research work.

Desirable

• Project managementexperience.
• Team working skills.
• Communication skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to stimulate and encourage the commitment to learnin others.
• Ability to use initiative, and apply creativity, to solve problems that

Desirable

• A passion for making a positive impact on the environment especially in plastic waste.