Scientist - Virology

CK Group are recruiting for an experienced Scientist with technical expertise in virology and molecular biology, to join a growing biotechnology company, on a permanent basis to be based in Oxford. A great opportunity for a proactive, highly organised scientist with a commitment to research on anti-cancer therapies to take responsibility in a fast-paced environment, working within an interdisciplinary team to develop new cancer treatments.

The Role:

• Contribute to strategic R&D projects (i.e. designing and execution).
• To perform studies to support oncolytic virus candidate pipeline development under GCLP.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Presenting research findings/data at meetings.
• Prioritisation and coordination of scientific work streams and processes.
• Act as independent scientist reviewer and sign off lab books, verifying the calculations, and approving SOPs.

Your Background:

• PhD or equivalent in Molecular Biology, Virology.
• Experienced in cell culture, virus handling/purifications and cellular assay development.
• Expertise in design and execution of molecular biology based experiments (e.g. DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cloning, gibson assembly, sequencing, transfections).
• Hands on execution of omics experiments (e.g. short-read/long-read sequencing, transcriptomics, primer/probe design).
• In-vivo oncology experience would be advantageous.
• Experience working with oncolytic viruses or adenoviruses (DESIRABLE).
• Experience of Prime Flow, RNAscope or single cell sequencing would be useful.

Benefits:

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

Apply:

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