Job Description

RoukenBio - WHO WE ARE

RoukenBio - CRO redefined.

We take our tagline seriously, disrupting the traditional CRO model with our personalised and collaborative approach. We provide our global customer base with in vitro research services across the therapeutic areas of inflammation, auto-immunity, immuno-oncology and oncology. Backed by brilliant minds, our high-quality data accelerates customers' drug discovery journeys to the clinic. From our beginnings in 2015, to our current vision of being the most trusted research partner to biotherapeutic innovators, we prioritise sustainable growth. Our culture and values are the core of all we do - that's what makes us proud and stand out.

Interested? Apply now to become part of the team at an innovative CRO.

THE ROLE

As the central member of the wider Study Team, you will have overall responsibility for ensuring the performance of customer projects is conducted according to the requirements detailed in the contract. Your role will allow you to specialise in the management of projects within Immunology Services with opportunities to collaborate with our Biophysics, Cell Line Development and Bioanalytical teams. To support you in your role, guidance and direction will be available from the Senior Study Manager and Project Lead, alongside opportunities to cross-train in different scientific areas (with support from a Study Team).

WHAT WE EXPECT YOU TO DO

Key responsibilities:

Manage

Oversee and execute customer studies from start to finish, ensuring that customer objectives and timelines are always met

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, which includes managing projects at different stages of progression

Independently manage studies within our framework, ensuring that studies are traceable, reproducible, and that the quality of data generated is exceptional

Discuss assay and study design with Senior Study Managers

Lead study team discussions to ensure customer objectives are understood by all team members

Continually review, monitor, and communicate updates and direction to other colleagues within the business

Document Preparation

Prepare protocols and reports for customers and laboratory documentation for internal use

Train others to prepare and technically review study documentation

Laboratory Operations

Perform, to a high standard, a wide range of assays across two or three focussed technical areas

Through deeper technical understanding of the assays you perform, mitigate risks of error during design or performance of the assays

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Data Analysis and Interpretation

Analyse complex datasets from a variety of platforms and format for presentation to customers

Draw conclusions from data generated in response to the customer's requirements to help customers move their projects forward

Train others to analyse, interpret, format, and present data

Customer Engagement

In collaboration with the Account Managers, communicate with customers via email and video call to scope the individual requirements of each project and present study findings

Process Improvements

Identify opportunities for improvement and propose projects to management for approval

Lead improvement projects across the Operations group and participate in company-wide projects

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU

We would like you to have the following:

A relevant degree in an immunology related area, ideally MSc or PhD level.

Competence in the performance and management of one or two relevant lab techniques, which include primary cell-based assays, flow cytometry and live-cell impedance-based assays

Previous experience with customer engagement interactions.

Project management experience especially overseeing multiple and complex projects in academic research or CRO environments.

Assay development and troubleshooting expertise.

Confidence in literature searching/reading to expand your understanding beyond current knowledge and employ this in project development.

To support a culture within RoukenBio which is aligned to our company values and behaviours, we would like you to be:

Self-motivated, highly organised, multi-tasker who can work independently and to a high standard

An excellent communicator and able to foster relationships externally and internally at all levels within the business

Self-aware, have emotional intelligence with the ability to see things from others' perspective

A team player to learn, grow, and share best practice with colleagues

Focused and have a strong attention for detail

Of a curious mindset, question, listen, and enhance your own understanding of what we do

Contribute to continuous improvement within the business

Customer focused, with the customer at the heart of everything that you do

Accountable, with ownership for the works tasked with

Flexible and adaptable

WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM US

You will get the chance to learn, grow, develop, and enhance your career within a biotechnology company at the forefront of drug development strategies. In addition, the company offers the following benefits package:

Competitive salary range of 32,600 to 47,749 depending on experience

Pension.

32 days holiday per annum (inclusive of public holidays) which increases to a maximum of 37.

Death in Service Benefit which includes access to a 24/7 virtual GP.

Flexible working.

Yearly Audible subscription.

Refer a Friend Scheme.

On-site car parking.

Free Healthy Snacks.

Merit Award Recognition Scheme.

The opportunity to join several committees or focus groups (Employee Engagement, Wellness, Recognition, Health & Safety or Social Committee).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,600.00-47,749.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Application question(s):

Do you live within a 45-minute commute or are you willing to travel to work on site? Do you have the right to work in the UK? Do you have an understanding of flow cytometry? If yes, how much experience?
Do you have a relevant BSc or MSc in an immunology related area or at least two years' experience in a relevant setting i.e. drug development, previous CRO etc
Do you have a relevant BSc or MSc in an immunology related area or at least two years' experience in a relevant setting i.e. drug development, previous CRO etc

Work Location: In person