Scientist molecular biology

SRG #39;s client is a cutting edge biotechnology company based in Edinburgh developing novel therapies for the treatment of cancer and fibrosis. The company have had great success over the past 5 years since spinning out, and have grown their lab based and operations team with this. A key member of their team is going on maternity leave and they are looking for a scientist to cover on an initial 1 year contract with the potential to become permanent. The role This position is vital to the operating of this organisation, you will work alongside a highly skilled team of drug discovery scientists assisting in the research development of the company #39;s drug discovery programme. This involves developing target screening assays using IPS Cells macrophages, the candidate will be required to design and perform experiments, you may also be involved with the supervision of more junior members of the team. The person Demonstrable experience developing and carrying out target validation assays Practical experience and a good theoretical understanding of molecular biology techniques such as flow cytometry Prior experience working with human stem cell culture and differentiation protocols for multiple lineages Prior experience in the industry is desired but applicants with a rich academic background will be considered Good knowledge of fibrosis assays is preferable but not essentialCarbon60, Lorien SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy