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Scientist (Ref: 4306)

Artios Pharma is currently recruiting a Scientist to join our world class research team in a dynamic, expanding biotech company based south of Cambridge, UK. Artios is focused on identifying and developing cancer treatments by exploiting novel targets within the DNA damage response (DDR), a scientific area of high expectation following the success of PARP inhibitors in the clinic.

Outline of the role

Primary responsibility will be contributing biological data to Artios’ ongoing drug discovery projects.  This will be achieved by applying technical expertise in cell and molecular biology to create and run cellular assays, measuring 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 Artios’ novel targets.
  • 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 mammalian cell culture, viability assays, Western blotting, immunofluorescence.
  • Demonstratable experience working in a research environment.
  • High level of team working skills.
  • 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.
  • Expertise in cell-based screening assays.
  • Experience with stable cell line generation.
  • Experience of small molecule drug discovery.
  • Experience working in an industrial setting.
Benefits:
  • Generous Employer Pension contribution
  • Private Medical Insurance – no excess
  • Life Assurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • All staff have equity involvement (Share options/Awards)
  • 25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holidays
  • Up to 5 days unpaid annual leave per year
  • Length of Service Award -up to 5 extra days
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay
  • Enhanced Paternity Pay
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • On site free parking
How to apply:

This is a full-time position, offering an attractive salary & benefits package. If you have the right background, then please apply by sending your CV with a covering letter quoting Ref 4306 using the link below and ensure that you click ‘upload’ before you finish your application:

https://hr.breathehr.com/v/scientist-4306-38373

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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