Senior Scientist, Cell lines
- Recruiter
- Abcam
- Location
- Grimsby
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 10 May 2021
- Closes
- 05 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Scientific & Pharmaceutical
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
*About the role*
This is a new exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing group focused on generating a large collection of physiologically relevant cellular models for the scientific community. This role will be a critical member of a newly created team, reporting to the Cell Lines Director the Senior Scientist will help us to establish our new facility in Waltham.
*Roles & Responsibilities:*
In this role, you will use cutting-edge technologies and CRISPR/ genome editing to generate a large portfolio of a variety of edited cell lines i.e. cancer cells, mammalian or primary cells, immune and neurones cells. This laboratory-based role will give you the opportunity to apply your molecular and cell biology expertise; obtain practical experience in launching large pipeline of cellular models; build expertise in multiple research areas i.e. Neuroscience, Epigenetics, Immunology-oncology and Cardiovascular metabolism; and finally collaboratively work across many business areas with local and global matrix teams. You will need to coach junior scientists and support the team development.
*About you*
We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and motivated person with relevant technical knowledge, analytical skills, problem-solving abilities and a passion for learning. As this is a constantly developing field, you will need to be swiftly responsive, adaptable and able to deliver impact quickly with new tasks and new technologies. A successful candidate for this position is a real team worker, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage with various stakeholders
Essential Requirements
* Ph.D in Biology or a related discipline
* 3+ years industry or postdoctoral experience
* Experience with CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing
* Proven track record of handling large pipeline of cell lines, cancer, immune and primary cells, neurones and stem cells
* Scientific excellence as shown by previous work, publication history and references from scientific mentors
Desirable Requirements
* People management experience will be preferred
* Experience with high throughput DNA extraction
* Experience with designing and implementing focused or genome-wide CRISPR screen
* Experience with working with library of CRISPR reagent
* Experience with laboratory automation and information management systems
If this sounds like you and you'd like to be a part of a fast-paced, growing business with the vision to become the most influential company and best-loved brand in life sciences, please apply now!
*Pay and Benefits*
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer an attractive and flexible benefits package (including our award-winning share scheme, 18 weeks full paid maternity leave and 6 weeks full paid paternity leave), a culture focused on well-being and opportunities for growth and development, and a highly flexible working environment.
What's more, as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we are recognized globally as an organization that's diverse, inclusive and supports women in the workplace.
*Inclusion & Diversity*
Abcam is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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This is a new exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing group focused on generating a large collection of physiologically relevant cellular models for the scientific community. This role will be a critical member of a newly created team, reporting to the Cell Lines Director the Senior Scientist will help us to establish our new facility in Waltham.
*Roles & Responsibilities:*
In this role, you will use cutting-edge technologies and CRISPR/ genome editing to generate a large portfolio of a variety of edited cell lines i.e. cancer cells, mammalian or primary cells, immune and neurones cells. This laboratory-based role will give you the opportunity to apply your molecular and cell biology expertise; obtain practical experience in launching large pipeline of cellular models; build expertise in multiple research areas i.e. Neuroscience, Epigenetics, Immunology-oncology and Cardiovascular metabolism; and finally collaboratively work across many business areas with local and global matrix teams. You will need to coach junior scientists and support the team development.
*About you*
We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and motivated person with relevant technical knowledge, analytical skills, problem-solving abilities and a passion for learning. As this is a constantly developing field, you will need to be swiftly responsive, adaptable and able to deliver impact quickly with new tasks and new technologies. A successful candidate for this position is a real team worker, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage with various stakeholders
Essential Requirements
* Ph.D in Biology or a related discipline
* 3+ years industry or postdoctoral experience
* Experience with CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing
* Proven track record of handling large pipeline of cell lines, cancer, immune and primary cells, neurones and stem cells
* Scientific excellence as shown by previous work, publication history and references from scientific mentors
Desirable Requirements
* People management experience will be preferred
* Experience with high throughput DNA extraction
* Experience with designing and implementing focused or genome-wide CRISPR screen
* Experience with working with library of CRISPR reagent
* Experience with laboratory automation and information management systems
If this sounds like you and you'd like to be a part of a fast-paced, growing business with the vision to become the most influential company and best-loved brand in life sciences, please apply now!
*Pay and Benefits*
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer an attractive and flexible benefits package (including our award-winning share scheme, 18 weeks full paid maternity leave and 6 weeks full paid paternity leave), a culture focused on well-being and opportunities for growth and development, and a highly flexible working environment.
What's more, as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we are recognized globally as an organization that's diverse, inclusive and supports women in the workplace.
*Inclusion & Diversity*
Abcam is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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