- Closing date 24 Apr 2020
- Type Full-time
- Duration Permanent
Department : In vitro Pharmacology
Cerevance is an emerging Biotech harnessing a novel technology platform to deliver life-changing therapeutics for patients with central nervous system diseases. Cerevance is generating unprecedented human CNS expression data sets, from which novel targets are being identified for innovative drug discovery programs. Based on this approach, we have built a strong pipeline, with projects at various development stages, ranging from target validation and hit identification to lead optimization, as well as clinical stage.
We are seeking to recruit a motivated scientist based in our Cambridge facility (Cambridge Science Park). This role will provide technical expertise and support for our CNS expression platform, focussed on the preparation and labelling of sub-cellular fractions and their subsequent analysis and separation using fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS).
The ideal candidate will be an experienced flow cytometer/FACS operator, with a sound theoretical understanding of and demonstrable practical expertise in this approach. The ability to process large numbers of samples in parallel, whilst ensuring high standards of quality and attention to detail is a key requirement for this role. Experience of handling primary cells/tissue and working at biosafety level 2 would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be proficient in handling and processing large datasets. As part of the in vitro pharmacology group, this role will involve working closely with colleagues focussed on assay development, screening and compound profiling, so the ideal candidate will have a keen interest in this area of drug development.
Candidates should have a B.Sc. in a relevant biology related discipline or considerable, relevant laboratory experience. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, flexible, work carefully and methodically, and have excellent oral and written communication skills. A strong team ethic and good interpersonal skills are essential to be part of our interdisciplinary team. Cerevance offers competitive salary and benefits packages.
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