Research Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

About Us:

Cell Guidance Systems is a Cambridge-based biotechnology company. We work in collaboration with universities and institutes in the UK and abroad to develop products and services that allow scientists to achieve their research goals. These products, which include cell culture media, growth factors and exosome purification kits, are sold globally via our website and through sales offices and distributors.

The company focusses on the development of proprietary PODS® technology which generates nanoparticle protein crystals to provide sustained release. More information is available on the company website. We also provide research services, such as our karyotype service to customers.

The position:

The successful candidate, will work in our labs under the supervision of senior colleagues. They will also be required to present at team meetings, help with routine tasks required for running a lab and compile reports.

About you:

The ideal candidates will be dynamic, collaborative, adaptive, self-motivated, proactive and passionate about developing scientific concepts and technologies. They will have strong documentation, oral and interpersonal skills, show attention to detail, and have an analytical, methodical mind. Candidates must be educated at least to BSc level with practical experience in basic molecular biology techniques. Experience in protein expression and purification, insect expression systems, cell culture and in-vitro assay development is an advantage, although these techniques will be taught.

Work environment and conditions:

Cell Guidance Systems is located on the Babraham Research Campus, one of the most dynamic biotech locations in Europe, and home to more than fifty companies working in a diverse areas of biomedical research. The Campus is close to Cambridge University, Addenbrookes Hospital and the adjacent Biomedical campus. We offer a stimulating, culturally diverse work environment, subsidized campus leisure facilities, generous leave allowance, flexible working hours, competitive salary, private medical care and an employee stock option scheme. Interviews for this position will start end of March and the position is expected to commence shortly thereafter.

Applicants are requested to submit a covering letter, CV, and contact details of two referees.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,763.00-£29,587.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee stock ownership plan
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

• Molecular Biology: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person