Molecular Biologist - Virologist

Role Overview & Responsibilities

The Role – Virologist

The Salary – Competitive

The Location – Oxford

Russell Taylor group have an exciting new vacancy working for a rapidly expanding biotech facility. If you come from a strong molecular biology background with hands on experience of working with viruses in the lab, then Russell Taylor would love to hear from you!

The Role

· Assisting with studies to manufacture viral vectored vaccines.

· Maintaining and evaluating mammalian and bacterial cell culture lines

· Conducting laboratory meetings and presentations based on your research within the lab.

· Suggesting new approaches to immunotherapies

· Performing analytical assays, determining their quality, yield and stability, etc.

· Working under GRP regulations

· Attending yearly scientific coursed to continue educational progression.

The Person

· The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree/MSc/PhD in either virology or molecular biology.

· Must have previous experience of working hands on with genetically modified viruses in the lab.

· Must be able to design and clone mammalian cassettes. For example, DNA, PCR, ELISA, western Blot, viral growth curves, virus purification, viral titers, etc

· Must be a self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Must have excellent written communication skills with the ability to communicate scientific information.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Application question(s):

• Do you have hands on experience genetically modifying viruses within the lab?

Work Location: One location