Associate Scientist – Cell based assays for drug development

Newcells Biotech provides products and services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Our vision is to be recognised as transforming drug discovery by developing the best in vitro biology to mimic and predict how new drugs interact with human tissues and organs.

The company has unique capabilities in the development and commercialisation of 2-D and 3-D (organoid) in vitro assays, and we work with global pharmaceutical companies to provide important data on the safety, pharmacology and efficacy of new therapies.

We are currently focused on three tissue platforms: kidney, retina, and lung.

We are looking for talented and passionate individuals to work on projects across our kidney assay platform. You will be working as part of a team of scientists on projects with customers and in-house development programmes.

The job is located at our laboratories based in a modern campus close to the centre of the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

We are a team and company that values and are excited by:

• Solving challenging problems that make a difference

• Transparency and honest communication

• Valuing and harnessing diversity

• Scientific excellence and rigour

• Well-being and personal growth

We want to attract talented individuals who share our passion, and we offer:

• Full time positions

• A competitive starting salary of £25,000+ with participation in a bonus scheme

• Pension

• Flexible working policy and 25 days holiday per annum on top of bank holidays

• Personal development opportunities including training and opportunities to

publish your work.

• Optional cycle-scheme participation

Key Activities and Responsibilities:

• Working within and across assay teams to successfully deliver customer specific

projects including liaising with customers.

• Carrying out the processing of fresh tissue, isolation and maintenance of primary

cells across a range of species.

• Responsibility for running assays under direction of Senior/Principle Scientist.

• Accountability for the accurate technical execution of the projects.

• Ensuring accurate and traceable record keeping in line with company policies and

project-specific requirements.

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the laboratory including stock, equipment

and safety documentation.

• Contributing to the development, optimisation, and validation of robust

techniques, protocols and assays for commercial and R&D project.

• Contributing to a weekend on-call rota.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Scientific graduate with a BSc/MSc in Pharmacology/Toxicology/Biomedical

sciences or equivalent subject

• A strong understanding of aseptic techniques relevant to mammalian tissue culture

• Experienced in molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA isolation, PCR,

RT-qPCR, Western blotting, cell-based assays,, immunohistochemistry• Experience
in IT and statistical analysis

• Demonstrate ability to efficiently learn new laboratory techniques and ability to

prioritise a varied workload

• Excellent organisational skills including maintenance of accurate and traceable

records

• Track-record of contributing to a team environment

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work in a flexible manner including weekend working, depending on the

demand of client-driven projects

Desirable:

• Industrial experience and training in a similar role of developing and running cell-

based assays

• Experience in handling human and/or animal tissue

• Background in drug development/ADMET

• Prior experience in GLP and SOP

• Prior experience in COSHH and risk assessment preparation

• Prior experience of mammalian or tissue culture

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5BX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Molecular Biology: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 02/03/2023