Functional Genomics Unit jobs

Biotechnology Scientist

RSR Ltd

Cardiff

The Company

RSR is a well-established developer and producer of medical diagnostics with key applications in autoimmune thyroid disease, type 1 diabetes mellitus, neuroimmunology and other autoimmune diseases. RSR also provides high quality reagents for medical diagnostic manufacturers. The company’s products are exported to overseas markets including the European Union, the USA, Japan and China. The company has a long history of cutting edge research in particular on the interaction between autoantigens and autoantibodies at the molecular level. These are presented at scientific meetings and published in scientific journals.

The Position

The Scientist will join a dynamic team working on projects related to autoimmune thyroid diseases, type 1 diabetes mellitus and neuroimmunological diseases at RSR's Laboratories in Cardiff. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues on production of key reagents for manufacturing assay kits and reagents for detecting autoantibodies. The Scientist will collaborate with production teams to ensure the best performance and quality of the products and will be expected to join in Research and Development activities of the team. This will include improvements and adjustment to existing products, developing new assay systems, developing new technologies, in depth studies of the characteristics of the key reagents and the opportunity to join in collaborative projects with academic institutions and other organisations.

This is a full time, lab-based position for a scientist with excellent practical laboratory skills, a strong work ethic, attention to detail and interest in scientific advancements.

Main Responsibilities

- Purification of recombinant proteins using a wide range of biochemical methods

- Diagnostic assay development and improvement

- Cooperating with team members, reporting to the Team Leader/Supervisor and cooperating with the production departments

- Complying with Quality Control standards

- Following Standard Operating Procedures

- Maintaining accurate records and preparation of reports

- Presentation of work at meetings (internal and external)

- Keeping up to date with the scientific literature

- Assisting in preparation of scientific publications

- Assisting in responding to customers' queries

- Maintaining a safe and healthy working environment and complying with Local Rules and Health and Safety rules/policies

- To be aware of and report all hazards, incidents and potential incidents relating to safety

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

- Recent PhD in biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology or a related subject

- Eligibility to work in the UK (essential)

- Excellent practical laboratory skills (essential)

- Experience in protein chemistry, molecular biology and bioanalytical methods

- High level of attention to detail

- Excellent organisational, planning and prioritisation skills

- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn and succeed

- Ability to work in a team and cooperate with work colleagues

- Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal)

- Good interpersonal skills

- Experience with IT packages (especially Word, Excel and data processing software)

RSR provides excellent opportunities for scientists with an interest and passion for making a difference in medical care and being part of a successful British medical diagnostics company.

A competitive salary and good career prospects will be offered for this full time on site position.

Interested candidates should provide a letter of application together with a full CV.

www.rsrltd.com

Education:

• PhD (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person