Cell Biologist – Bioassays / Cell Based Assays

Cell Biologist – Bioassays / Cell Based Assays
Central Ireland
€35,000 – €41,000

Do you have experience using immunochemistry, cell based assay & ELISA?

Would you like to work for a leading international Pharmaceutical company?

My client is a leading global research organisation providing drug discovery and development solutions to global Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical clients. Due to continued success and growth, a unique opportunity has arisen to work as a Scientist within their specialist Bioassay laboratory.

Under limited supervision, the Scientist’s primary responsibilities involve supporting the design, conduct and oversight of development projects to create and validate new Cell-based assays & bioassays designed to establish the potency and stability of a drug substance/product. Potency assays are necessary for regulatory submission and lot release, and must be validated to meet international guidelines and under GMP quality system compliance.

Additional responsibilities may include consulting with clients, training of junior scientists, troubleshooting of instruments and method performance, and preparing technical reports and papers.

To be considered you must have the following skills and experience;

* Ph.D. in microbiology, immunology or cell biology and experience in developing cellular and immunologically based assays; or equivalent cumulative experience in addition to a BSc or MSc degree.
* Direct hands-on experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis using immunochemistry or cell based assay techniques is required
* Strong foundation of knowledge in biological sciences and good aseptic technique is essential
* Ability to develop analytical methods to meet international system suitability expectations is desired
* Experience training junior scientists is desired
* Working knowledge of ICH and USP guidelines and FDA GMP regulatory requirements is desired
* Good verbal and written communication skills are expected

Key Words “Cell Biology, Immunology, GMP, Cell Based Assay, Immunoassay, ELISA, Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical, Bioassay, Cell Culture”

The successful candidate can look forward to job stability with a leading CRO that has experienced year-on-year growth. With future expansion plans, there is the opportunity to progress in your career in a real way. They offer a generous salary, medical insurance, pension, life insurance and relocation assistance to those qualified candidates based outside of the Republic of Ireland.

The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove they are legally entitled to work in the UK. SRG is a trading name of Science Recruitment Group Ltd an Employment Business/Agency. SRG, winners of the Recruitment Professional Awards 2011 ‘Best Company to work for’ and ‘Best People Development Business’ awards, and the only “highly commended” company in the Annual Recruiter Awards for Excellence 2011, for ‘Best Small Recruitment Agency to Work For’.