Scientist - R&D

General

• Take a leading role in the design and conduct of experiments
• Analyse results fully and following up interesting ones which could produce novel data of scientific interest and potential value to ERBA Molecular
• Ensure accurate, concise and up-to-date records of experimental data are maintained in laboratory notebook
• Write internal technical reports and contribute to the production of manuscripts for external publications or patents for presentation to learned societies
• Deliver presentations as required
• Immediately consult with a supervisor when unusual observations or difficulties arise
• Correctly operate, understand and be able to troubleshoot all equipment/instrumentation necessary to support work
• Perform literature and supplier searches as required
• Determine availability of required equipment and materials
• Actively seek new methodology and develop techniques introducing them into the work as appropriate
• Maintain an awareness of significant developments (via publications etc) which impact on work of laboratory
• Meet agreed experimental and written targets in accordance with overall team objectives
• Anticipate and respond to experimental and time needs of associated teams
• Assemble demo kits
• Assemble trial materials

The person undertaking this position must be able to demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Molecular Assay Development R&D        

• Bioinformatics
• Primer design
• Primer screening
• In house assay optimisation
• Designing and running real-time PCR experiments e.g. when used for benchmarking
• Gel analysis & arranging sequencing of products

Transfer to Validation/Production

• Demonstrated capability of transferring R&D formulations
• Clear understanding of process transfer for scale up purposes

Sample Preparation R&D

• Protocol chemistry improvements
• Protocol workflow optimisation
• Sample extraction benchmarks testing
• Sample management and processing (Sputum, Blood, Stool)                                                              
• New Consumable/Format testing
• Novel hardware/automation understanding

Microbiology/Virology

• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and understanding of handling pathogenic microorganisms including Blood Borne Viruses and organisms causing respiratory disease
• Knowledge of culturing, passaging and storing micro-organisms

Company training in working at a Category 3 safety level will be required

Knowledge/Experience:

• A degree in a biological science
• Comprehensive understanding of H&S issues associated with all aspects of research at the company
• Reads and has an understanding of the scientific literature relevant to practical work and/or own discipline
• Knows how to apply new techniques and adapt them to the relevant research
• Understands and is able to apply own research efforts to Program/Feasibility Study goals
• Is able to suggest new experiments in relation to set objectives
• Is expected to become expert in the laboratory/section in own specialisation
• Shows increasing range of computer competence

Communication Skills:

• Can prepare clear and concise written communications including reports, experimental write-ups and presentations
• Can present effectively at team/company meetings and, when appropriate, outside audiences
• Cooperates and commits to the objectives of team