Back to search
Job Title: Tissue Culture Expert
Location: Waltham Laboratory
Length: 6 months
Are you passionate about scientific discovery and eager to make a significant impact in the field of pet health? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Waltham laboratory team as a Tissue Culture Expert, where you'll contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at enhancing products and services that benefit millions of pets worldwide. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative, dynamic environment, utilising your technical expertise to drive scientific innovation.
Role Overview:
As a Tissue Culture Expert, you will play a pivotal role within the Waltham laboratory, performing advanced experiments and generating high-quality data that fuels our research projects. Reporting to the Laboratory QSHE Line Manager, you will apply your technical skills in tissue culture and collaborate on cross-functional projects to improve laboratory efficiency, health and safety standards, and sustainability practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute a wide range of advanced tissue culture techniques to produce data for research projects.
- Provide scientific insights during project discussions and support the development and troubleshooting of new methodologies.
- Ensure optimal operation of laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance.
- Train and mentor fellow scientists on standard laboratory methodologies and protocols.
- Document research findings in electronic laboratory notebooks, adhering to lab guidelines.
- Communicate research progress to internal teams and stakeholders through reports and presentations.
- Collaborate on projects to improve laboratory processes and sustainability initiatives.
Key Outputs:
- Generate high-quality, reliable data aligned with research objectives.
- Support the validation and refinement of new laboratory methodologies.
- Ensure accurate and timely communication of research outcomes.
- Contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives within the laboratory.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Cell Biology, Tissue Culture, or a related scientific discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with tissue culture techniques, including:
- Cell culturing (adhesion & suspension)
- Working with primary culture cells and specific cell lines
- Fluorescent/luminescent assays, including TEER and scratch wound assays
- Subculturing (passaging), trypsinization, and splitting ratios
- Cryopreservation, cell counting, and viability assays
- Cell differentiation
- Previous laboratory experience is essential; recent graduates will not be considered.
- Experience in a research environment is highly desirable.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey scientific data clearly and accurately.
Core Competencies:
- Consistently delivers high-quality results that meet research goals.
- Develops strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Demonstrates expertise in research design, execution, and data communication.
- Maintains adherence to strict quality and safety protocols.
Leadership Competencies:
- Results-oriented, with strong organisational and planning skills.
- Customer-focused, ensuring research outcomes align with stakeholder needs.
- Effective decision-making skills with a focus on technical excellence and quality.
Join us in advancing scientific research and making a positive impact on pet health.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
