Research Scientist - Virologist

New Opportunity in Oxford!

Our client is a global Biotechnology company who are looking for a Molecular Biologist/Virolgist to join the team.

Description:

• Give input to the strategy and develop and conduct laboratory work involved in the design, construction, growth, and evaluation of viral vector vaccine candidates
• Keep up to date on the field of immunotherapeutics, and review and suggest new approaches, alternative laboratory methods, or new studies to improve the outcome of a given Vaccitech objective
• Perform quality control assays on research-grade viral vectored vaccine preparations (physical titer, infectious titer, sequence verification, transgene expression)
• Maintain and evaluate both mammalian and bacterial cell cultures for growth conditions, DNA purification and viral vector production, and interpret and present the data in a concise and orderly fashion.
• Assist in studies to optimise the ability to manufacture viral-vectored vaccines, such as evaluation of alternative transfection systems, host or vector gene deletions or insertions, viral culture yield, systems for viral growth, etc.
• Evaluate and perform analytic assays to determine the quality, yield, stability, etc. of specific candidates or of specific manufacturing process conditions as required
• Assist in ordering supplies, making reagents and maintaining the laboratory in order to conduct necessary experiments.
• Work under GRP (good research practice) conditions, with the appropriate requisite training and documentation
• Participate in the development and conduct of laboratory meetings, and give presentations inside and outside the company as required
• Attend at least one relevant scientific meeting/course per year to continue educational advancement.

Skills:

• Virology and/or Molecular Biology experience
• Research knowledge
• Previously worked with vaccines or viruses
• Master's degree with 4 years minimum laboratory experience

Job Details:

• Permanent role
• Full time - 40 hours per week
• Onsite
• Package comes with salary

Job Title: Research Scientist - Virologist

Location: Oxford, UK

Job Type: Permanent

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