Delivery Scientist

We are recruiting a driven and passionate Delivery Scientist keen to use their knowledge in a commercial setting on a 12 month fixed term contract. The role will focus on delivering client projects, performing established assays, and ensuring accurate and timely communication of data.

About Magnitude Biosciences

Magnitude Biosciences Ltd is a specialist contract research organisation delivering C. elegans solutions to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. We are a team of multidisciplinary experts who combine our C. elegans expertise, unique automated assays, and novel patented healthspan imaging system (WormGazer™) to provide bespoke solutions for our clients.

Our novel WormGazer™ imaging technology continuously monitors worm movement automatically, providing data on growth and development, healthspan and quantifiable data in behavioural assays. Our assays are designed to deliver solutions for understanding mode of action for compounds and other interventions, understanding toxicity, supporting drug discovery in biotech and testing novel food ingredients for potential health benefits.

At Magnitude Biosciences you will enjoy a good work-life balance, supportive team and the opportunity to grow your skills and responsibilities in new areas. The role is full time, on site in NETPark, Sedgefield, County Durham, UK.

About the Role

The post holder will work closely with our other Research Scientists and report to the Head of Lab. Appropriate training will be provided.

• Responsible for delivering projects in the lab for client and internal R&D projects
• Prepare media, reagents and samples for testing using various laboratory equipment.
• Performing a range of established assays in line with existing SOPs
• Communication of experimental data in a timely manner and providing the project team and management with clear summaries of the impact, risks, and next steps.
• Support the weekly lab KanBan meetings, to manage schedule and delivery of projects in the lab
• To ensure up-to-date lab protocols and SOPs are in place, implement revisions of SOPs when necessary
• Participate fully in the general housekeeping of the laboratory, including procurement, stock check and maintaining a clean and tidy working environment in line with guidelines
• Provide technical support for commercial and sales activities when requested

Essential Criteria

• Educated to BSc or MSc in a relevant subject
• Experience working in a commercial lab.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong communicator both verbally and in writing
• Willingness to adapt and learn to work in a commercial setting
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to a variety of business challenges
• Strong work ethic and commitment

Desirable criteria

• A PhD or equivalent
• Molecular biology knowledge
• C. elegans or other animal modelsexperience
• Experience in the following sectors pharmaceutical, biotechnology, ageing or health and nutrition
• Knowledge of assay development and validation

Hours: 35 per week

The salary will be appropriate for the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Application

Please send your application including a statement of why you are suitable for the job, how you fit the job criteria and your CV to careers@magnitudebiosciences.com 

Deadline: 12 August 2024

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £21,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/08/2024