relationrx - Research Assistant – Cell Biology (Contractor)
Requirements
• Experience with fibroblast, endothelial and/or epithelial primary cell lines • Prior use of ‘Walk up’ automated laboratory systems (e.g. liquid handling) • Hands-on experience with high-content imaging instrumentation and software. • A working knowledge of multicellular models • Experience in contributing to a multi-party collaborative project • PERSONALLY, YOU • Are comfortable working in a matrixed environment, balancing multiple stakeholders and contributing effectively across teams. • Take ownership of your work, proactively seek opportunities to contribute, and enable others to do their best work. • Communicate openly and directly, give and receive feedback constructively, and handle challenging conversations with respect. • Actively seek out diverse perspectives, build strong working relationships, and contribute to shared goals across teams. • Embrace challenges with openness and resilience, set high standards for yourself, and strive to deliver meaningful outcomes. • WORKING STYLE & CULTURE AT RELATION • At Relation, we operate in a matrixed, interdisciplinary environment, where impact is driven through collaboration across scientific, technical, and operational domains. We collaborate, and you will partner with colleagues across multiple teams and projects, contributing your expertise while aligning to shared company priorities. We work together and win together! The patient is waiting! • RECRUITMENT AGENCIES • Please note that Relation does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Resumes should not be forwarded to our job aliases or employees. Relation will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited CVs.
Responsibilities
• Contribute to the design and execution of cellular and biochemical assays to support ongoing projects, including screening in established cell models and running phenotypic readouts • Growth and maintenance of primary and immortalised mammalian cell lines, taking responsibility for sample tracking and quality control (QC). • Assistance in management of reagent stock levels, equipment maintenance, laboratory upkeeping, and adherence to good laboratory practice. • Carrying out data analysis and relevant quality assurance protocols during the running of routine protocols • Communicate outcomes of your work to team members of the project and the broader company in written or verbal reports. • Proactive identification and timely communication of potential project concerns to senior project team members • Actively contribute to ideas of new technologies, workflows, and operational infrastructure. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional colleagues across biological and computational sciences and assist with solving complex scientific challenges and accelerate programme delivery • Bachelor and/or Master's degree in a Biological Science. • Prior wet-lab experience working within academic, biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO environments • Strong practical experience in cell culture techniques including cell line generation and maintenance. • Experience in running arrayed genetic perturbation screens using CRISPR • Capability to run cell and molecular biological assays to characterise cell phenotype e.g. nucleic acids extraction, flow cytometry, RT-qPCR, ELISA etc. • Competence in data handling, curve-fitting and statistical analysis • Experience in industry-standard recording keeping • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional, matrixed environment • High motivation, scientific rigor and be able to comfortably operate in a fast-paced, evolving biotech setting
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