Location: Saffron Walden (CB10)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 9am until 5:30pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Competitive
Job Reference: 35459
Polytec are looking for a Senior Research Scientist for our client based close to Saffron Walden.
Responsibilities:
* Execution of QPCR assays to quantify bacteria in samples from clinical trials
* Development and optimisation of quality control assays for batch release
* Development of microbiological and molecular assays to characterise novel bacterial isolates in order to develop and test hypotheses on their mechanisms of action
* Characterisation of anaerobic bacteria for development as medicinal products into live bacterial therapeutics in support of regulatory submissions
* Provide guidance to junior members of staff
Requirements:
* PhD in Microbiology or a related discipline/or equivalent experience
* Ability to work independently
* Natural sense of organisation and teamwork, sharing know-how and expertise in a multidisciplinary environment
* Ability to design, execute and document experimental activities to high standards (required for regulatory filings)
* Sound understanding of the business perspective when making commercial decisions
Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
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Senior Research Scientist
Polytec Personnel Ltd
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for a day
Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1EW, England
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Polytec is seeking a Senior Research Scientist for a permanent position in Saffron Walden (CB10) with competitive salary.
- The role involves executing QPCR assays, developing quality control assays, and characterising bacteria for medicinal product development.
- Candidates must have a PhD in Microbiology or a related field, or equivalent experience, along with the ability to work independently.
- The position requires strong organisational skills and the ability to guide junior staff in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Working hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm, and the role is essential for regulatory submissions.