Lead Scientist – Cell and Molecular Biology

Job title:

Lead Scientist – Cell and Molecular Biology

Company

Next Phase Recruitment

Job description

Currently working with a national facility dedicated to connecting the UK community and accelerating innovative drug discovery. Their mission is to validate new methods of discovering medicines, while fostering key talent and expertise across the sector. By supporting the UK life sciences industry, SMEs, and innovators, they aim to drive economic growth and uphold the UK’s prestigious position as a global leader in medicines R&D.The Lead Scientist in Cell and Molecular Biology will offer scientific and project leadership in this field to drive collaborative projects and enhance capabilities through innovation and the integration of cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in complex medicines and a deep understanding of the challenges involved in advancing these therapies to clinical application.Main Duties And ResponsibilitiesLead a team of scientists with effective line management and matrix management of projects delivered by more than one platformLead collaborative projects to completion and deliver high quality data in a complex and time pressured research team environment, likely involving co-ordination of multiple internal and/or external resourcesAct as the in vitro technical expert for complex medicine evaluationContribute drug discovery knowledge, scientific insight and innovative technical approaches for more successful drug discovery programmesQualifications And ExperienceThe successful candidates will possess a PhD in cell or molecular biology, or relevant area, with substantial relevant postdoctoral experience in therapeutic characterisationExperience of working in drug discovery, and developing in vitro assays ideally in an industry settingExtensive experience in culture of mammalian cells including background of working with primary cells and iPSC derivatives and analysis of phenotypic responses

Expected salary

Location

Macclesfield, Cheshire

Job date

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:14:37 GMT

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