Job Description

The Role

The experienced and motivated technician will join FibroFind Ltd as a technical specialist.

FibroFind Ltd is a contract research organization dedicated to providing our clients with robust pre-clinical datasets that will confidently guide their decision making for development and progression of therapeutic candidates. In addition, FibroFind has established an internal research and development department to support and expand the innovate offerings for FibroFind's clients.

FibroFind offers a progressive and collaborative team atmosphere where staff members thrive and feel part of a valued team whilst offering a competitive salary, performance related bonus and private healthcare.

Key Accountabilities

To deliver high quality bespoke research for clients guided by a blinded proposal Capable of working as part of a team and with flexibility to meet deadlines on time Work autonomously with the ability to trouble shoot experiments and experimental issues To be responsible for day-to-day management of experimental work involving in vitro, biochemical and molecular approaches and be familiar with associated SOP's, health, and safety documents eg. COSHH To be responsible for collection, processing, analysis, presentation (writing, graph production, image production) and storage of experimental data in accurate, secure, detailed and up-to-date records of all work carried out to GLP standard To facilitate general management and running of the laboratory including routine laboratory cleaning, maintenance, equipment upkeep and ordering of laboratory materials Handling and processing of human tissue including collection from the hospital. Preparing sample keys and checking samples when shipping to clients. To be responsible for the collection and preservation of samples at the end of the study. To train new staff members in competent skills Prepare Master sheets from proposals including treatment sheets Liaise and work with senior management to identify issues and ensure project delivery to GLP standards

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Experience/Awareness of laboratory Health and Safety issues An in depth understanding of cell and molecular biology Knowledge of liver, lung and kidney fibrosis is highly desirable Good teamwork, excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Good computer skills, with the ability to graph and statistically analyse data Proficient use of Prism highly desirable Excellent record-keeping, time management and organisational skills Ability to optimise and apply new methods to advance the project Tissue culture of cell lines, primary cells including tissue explants RNA extraction from cells and tissue; quantitative PCR (SybrGreen and molecular probe based) ELISA Immunohistochemical and basic staining Protein isolation Demonstrable lab experience in a similar environment Methodical approach to analysing data sets Willingness to work outside normal hours when necessary Hep-B vaccinated (desired)

Attributes and Behaviour

Works collaboratively with others, plays a positive role in teams and establishes and grows relationships across the organisation where different skills, expertise and opinions are valued Respects the expertise and contribution of others even if own opinion is different Shares relevant and useful information with others Keeps other team members up to date with progress Willing to help others and share workloads Asks others' opinion Encourages others to get involved Talks about other team members in a positive way Respects the value that different views bring to the team A strong work ethic

Qualifications

BSc degree in related area MSc in relevant field (desirable) Professional Registration (desirable)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Transport links
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person