Job Description

CN Bio Innovations (CN Bio) is a modern life sciences company delivering human-focused research and discovery, enabled by a unique and proven Organ-on-a-Chip platform. We work at the interface of engineering and cell biology to develop human biomimetic platforms for the testing and development of therapeutics for serious human diseases. Using innovative technologies licenced from global leaders, the company is bringing its new Organs-on-a-Chip solutions to life sciences and laboratory instrumentation markets all around the world.

Role responsibilities:

As a research assistant in the Biology team, the primary role will be to support contract research projects by completing experiments and analysis to a high standard. Key responsibilities will include:

• Cell line and primary cell culture – expanding cells and ensuring sufficient cell stocks are available.
• Preparing and maintaining organ-on-a-chip experiments using the CN Bio PhysioMimix system.
• Performing biological assays – including ELISAs, microscopy, DNA/RNA extractions and qPCR.
• Complete data analysis and produce reports to presented internally.
• Operating and maintaining standard laboratory equipment and up keep of the lab.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Degree in Biology/Biological sciences/Biochemistry.
• Expertise in mammalian cell cultures, qPCR / RT-PCR, and ELISAs.

Desirable:

• MSc or equivalent in Biology or related field.
• Experience working in life sciences (Biotech, Pharma, Medical Devices) with an understanding of the drug discovery process, and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in primary cell culture and microscopy.
• Experience maintaining laboratory stocks and using inventory management systems.

Required skills:

Essential:

• Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and experience following protocols
• Problem-solver, uses experience to identify problems and developing proposed solutions that minimise risk and ensure delivery.
• High standard of computer literacy, particularly relating to Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with specific research tools such as Quant Studio and GraphPad Prism.
• Highly analytical, able to interpret complex sets of data

Capabilities and Behaviours:

Must be eligible to work in the UK at time of application (visa or settlement scheme).

More details about the role and how to apply here:
https://lnkd.in/epu9kHmZ

Self-motivated, confident, reliable, open-minded and enthusiastic.

Demonstrates high level of regard for Health & Safety and compliance with defined procedures.

A genuine team player, providing support to your colleagues with a proactive and friendly attitude, and able to work autonomously as required.

Flexible and able to respond in a fast-evolving organisation.

Email: careers@cn-bio.com