Development Scientist - Clinical Bioassay

CK Group are recruiting for a Development Scientist�with clinical sample bioassay validation expertise, to join a growing biotechnology company on a permanent basis to be based in Oxford. This role will be fully on-site and a great opportunity to take responsibility in a fast-paced environment, working within an interdisciplinary team, to develop new cancer treatments.
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The Role:
Contributing to strategic R&D goals, the successful candidate must be proactive with experience working to GCLP/GCP as you will be supporting and performing in the development, qualification, validation of bioassays and clinical samples. An exciting time to join a growing biotech and be part of a dynamic team contributing to the translation of early stage oncolytic virus products through to clinical development.�
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Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing bioassay development, validation experiments and patient sample analysis under GCLP.
• Management and performance of sample processing.
• Timely delivery of biomarker lab data for clinical trials.

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Your Background:

• Degree qualified (MSc/ PhD) with industry experience in clinical bioassay validation (essential), analysis, and clinical sample management in the industry setting.
• Up-to date GCLP certifications.
• Hands on sample management expertise.
• Technical experience on cell culture, qPCR, RNA/DNA extractions, ELISA and cell-based assays.
• In-vivo work experience, ideally within oncology (eg. mice bearing human tumours) and working with patient samples (DESIRABLE).

Benefits:

• Bonus.
• Pension.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Flexible working hours.

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Apply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence.
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