Scientist/Senior Scientist - Cancer Biology - Belfast

Scientist/Senior Scientist - Cancer Biology
Hours: 40 hours per week
Ref No: HRJOB3647
Business Unit: Discovery
Location: Belfast
Open To: Internal and External applicants may apply

Almac is an exceptional, award winning, drug development solutions provider at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry. We are a privately owned organisation that has organically grown over 50 years now employing almost 5,000 highly skilled personnel worldwide. Our Global headquarters is located in Craigavon, Northern Ireland with additional operations throughout Europe (UK, Ireland), across the US (Pennsylvania, North Carolina and California) and in Asia (Singapore and Japan).

Our drive and passion for the values championed by our Founder, and enshrined in the ethos of Almac, ensures that Partnering to Advance Human Health' is more than just a strapline - it is our way of life. Advancing human health requires exceptional people - your talent, experience and passion will be the perfect match. Together we will make an exceptional difference to the health of countless patients all over the world ?????????and this is just the beginning.

Let's be exceptional together

The Role

Working as part of the Almac Discovery, Biology team based in Belfast, you will be responsible for target validation and hit finding activities, the establishment and application of a wide range of techniques and novel assays for the characterisation and optimisation of new anti-cancer agents. You will also be involved in mechanism of action studies, the interpretation and presentation of key data and have the opportunity to propose and initiate new activities to streamline discovery activities.

Please note that we will be recruiting at either the Scientist or Senior Scientist role. Candidates will be assessed against the level of the role that is demonstrated on CVs and we would encourage you to fully demonstrate how you meet the criteria required. As part of a busy team within a rapidly growing organisation, operating within a challenging industry you will benefit from the numerous personal and professional developmental opportunities available throughout the Almac group.

Essential Criteria

• PhD in cancer biology, biochemistry, molecular / cellular biology or another relevant life science discipline.Or BSc / Master degree and significant experience in drug discovery in the bio-pharma industry.
• Previous experience working in the pharmaceutical or biotech. Industry or similar academic setting (ideally from hit ID to candidate selection).
• Experimental knowledge and hands-on experience in biochemical assays and/or cell biology to support in vitro pharmacology for cancer biology dissection and validation.

Desirable Criteria

(The following criteria may be applied if a large pool of applicants exist)

• Postdoctoral experience in cancer biology, biochemistry, molecular / cellular biology or another relevant discipline.
• Prior experience in complex cellular assays (3D, co-culturing), microscopy/cell imaging (InCell), and/or biophysical techniques incl. SPR / NMR / MS would also be considered advantageous.

Additional essential and desirable criteria are outlined in the job description and person specification attached to the online job posting.

Reward

• Competitive salary
• Family friendly flexible working
• Learning and development opportunities and support
• Health promotions ?? Enhanced pension contribution
• Long service awards
• 34 days annual leave allowance
• Marriage leave ?? Free car parking
• Moving house leave
• Subsidised restaurant
• Paid medical appointments
• Childcare vouchers (including early return bonus)
• Occupational sick pay ?? Enhanced maternity pay
• On site physiotherapist
• Critical illness policy
• Perks discount scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Westfield health benefit (Full detail including eligibility criteria is outlined in the company handbook)

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button.

Closing Date: 30 August 2017 at 17.00 hours