Job title:
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Company
Job description
Our highly reputable Clinical Sciences department has an exciting opportunity for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join the team, who will support projects focused on the identification and refinement of interventions targeting viral pathogens. The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative research group, supporting a diverse research portfolio.Day to day duties will include the maintenance of mammalian cell culture, viral propagation and the development of robust methods to support preclinical anti-viral drug discovery programmes, including the development of new viral controlled human infection models.Key responsibilities include:
- Support production of new SOPs and risk assessments, as required
- Maintenance of accurate laboratory records and stock inventory
- Preparation of stock compounds and reagents
- Preparation of cell culture media
- Maintenance of mammalian cell cultures
- Viral stock propagation and storage
- Bacterial stock propagation and storage
- Plan and perform experiments independently according to established protocols
- Support the work of research students
- Identify and report project risks and opportunities
- Leading in paper writing activities
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- PhD Qualification in Biological Sciences (or related discipline)
- Practical laboratory experience, with experience of working independently
- Experience in viral culture and mammalian cell culture
- Strong attention to detail, with previous experience in generating laboratory data and maintaining accurate records
Expected salary
Location
Liverpool
Job date
Tue, 03 Sep 2024 01:44:19 GMT
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