Artios Pharma is recruiting for a Scientist for a 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity cover.
Primary responsibility will be contributing biological data to Artios’ ongoing drug discovery projects. This will be achieved by applying technical expertise in cell biology and imaging to create and run assays to measure the ability of Artios’ novel anticancer agents to modulate specific DNA repair pathways and mechanisms.
Responsibilities:
- Create and run cellular assays, measuring the ability of Artios’ novel anticancer agents to modulate specific DNA repair pathways and mechanisms
- Run mechanistic cell biological studies to characterise the mode of action of Artios’ novel targets and support pharmacodynamic (PD) biomarker identification and characterisation
- Contribute biological data to Artios’ ongoing drug discovery projects
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
Essential
- Excellent skills in a broad range of cell and molecular biology techniques including Western blot, immunofluorescence microscopy and / or high content imaging, flow cytometry, and cell culture
- Experience of sample preparation, image acquisition (widefield/confocal) and image analysis for immunofluorescence imaging
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in an organised and methodical fashion
- Ability to troubleshoot experiments independently
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Keeping accurate laboratory records
- High level of IT literacy
- Flexible approach to change
- PhD or equivalent in a life science subject
Desirable
- Understanding of DNA damage response biology, DNA repair pathways and/or cancer biology
- Experience of small molecule drug discovery
- Experience working in an industrial setting
Benefits:
- Employer Pension contribution
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection (GIP)
- On site free parking
- EV Chargers are also available at additional charge
- Free tea, coffee, fruit and biscuits
How to apply:
This is a fixed term 12-month maternity cover contract, offering an attractive salary & benefits package. Appointment will be at the Scientist / Senior Scientist level depending on experience. If you have the right background, then please apply by sending your CV with a covering letter quoting Ref 4308 using the link below and ensure that you click ‘upload’ before you finish your application:
https://hr.breathehr.com/v/scientist-4308-12-month-fixed-term-38581
In order to comply with UK Employment Law, all applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK or if from the EU, subject to receiving a relevant Skilled Worker Visa to work in the UK.
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