Cell Biologist

Cell Biologist – Hertfordshire

Julie Marshall at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Cell Biologist in Hertfordshire to join a Biopharma company on a temporary basis for 6 months.

Your main responsibilities in this role will be to:

Develop mammalian protein expression platforms suitable for GMP manufacturing.
Evaluate expression platform improvements using FACS and flow cytometry techniques to identify cell lines with desirable processing characteristics.
Develop assays to explore pathways in CHO used in production of recombinant biopharmaceutical molecules, and to characterise cellular responses following prolonged culture.
Identify novel solutions to experimental issues or new avenues for research.

You are required to have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

A PhD or equivalent experience in mammalian cell biology.
Experienced in a range of flow cytometric applications, with multi-colour analyses and intracellular and extracellular staining desirable
Experienced in aseptic FAC Sorting of mammalian cells.
Technically competent in the design, application and trouble shooting of bespoke flow cytometric and cell sorting strategies.
Experienced in analysis of flow data using specialist software, knowledge of BD FACS Diva desirable.
Experienced and proficient in the development of cell culture processes to maximise product yields and quality.
The ability to multi-task, work independently and troubleshoot problems is essential.
This role requires exemplary communication skills (written, verbal and formal presentations) and the ideal candidate would by an instinctive team player with excellent people skills.
If you are employed by this client you will be joining a global company based in Hertfordshire.

CK Science is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who meet our selection criteria.

If you do not hear back from us within 5 working days of your application for this role, it means that on this occasion you have not been shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment campaign. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.