Research Scientist - CytoCell

An opportunity has arisen for a Research Scientist to support the R&D team which is responsible for all research and development activity within the organisation.

Reporting to our R&D Manager, you will play a crucial role in new product and process development process, design reviews, performing product investigations and taking part of internal and external audits.

Your tasks will be to:

• Contribute to research, development and improvement of new and existing products which either increase existing efficiencies or expand the product portfolio
• Assist with finding solutions to scientific and technical problems in the Company as they arise
• Plan and conduct experiments, analyse results, attend weekly R&D meetings, reporting on work progress and presenting when required
• Write experimental methods and results in Company laboratory notebooks using Quality guidelines and in a logical and concise manner that can be used in future as reference material
• Keep up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments and to disseminate any new information which may benefit the Company
• Attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences if appropriate
• Produce all required documents for relevant technical transfers
• Ensure a smooth flow of information between R&D and other departments across the organisation
• Adhere to procedures documented in the CytoCell® and OGT quality management system and comply with company Health and Safety, bio-safety, HTA regulations and ISO accreditations
• Provide technical expertise and training to other members of the team

You will:

• Be qualified to a minimum of Masters level or equivalent in a biological-related discipline
• Have demonstrable experience of molecular biology techniques, such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Fluorescent in-situ Hybridisation (FISH) (desirable)
• Have an understanding of fluorescent labelling of DNA and bacterial manipulations, culturing for the extraction of DNA to make FISH probes (desirable)
• Experience of working in a research environment
• Have experience of working in a corporate environment and to ISO13485 (desirable)
• Have the ability to work to deadlines, as part of a team, in an occasionally high-pressure environment
• Be a strong team player, with good communication skills and attention to detail
• Have a proactive and inquisitive scientific approach with the interest and ability to solve problems
• Be technically excellent
• Due to the nature of the projects, this role is suited to somebody who is highly organised and will take pride in delivering high-quality R&D work whilst suggesting process improvement to increase efficiency.

In return you will receive:

• Competitive salary
• Pension Scheme (10% non-contributory)
• Private Health Insurance
• 24 days holiday, increasing with service, plus UK bank holidays
• High Street Discount Scheme