Senior Research Associate - Cambridge, United Kingdom - invoX Pharma

Description

invoX is a research-driven global biopharmaceutical company using next-generation technology platforms to discover and develop innovative medicines that can change the lives of people around the world. Our vision is to be a leading global biopharmaceutical company with an advancing pipeline of products addressing the unmet healthcare needs of patients.

To help continue our growth and success, we are looking for Senior Research Associate (Cell Biology). This position will be focused on developing and performing cell based assays. As invoX continues to grow, this is a compelling opportunity to work in a fast-paced business.

invoX is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited, a Hong Kong listed global top 40 pharmaceutical company with more than 24,000 employees.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Research Associate specializing in cell based assays to join our team. You will be responsible for designing, executing, and analysing in vitro experiments in line with company and department objectives. You will work as part of a multi-functional team to achieve project goals. You will communicate and present your results. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovation-focussed company dedicated to delivering innovative next-generation antibody therapeutics. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Design and perform in vitro assays (e.g. report assays, killing assay, potency assay, ELISA)
• Follow protocols and author new ones, undertake analysis, interpretation and reporting of your results
• Ensure experiments and data management activities result in robust quality of data
• Contribute to the maintenance of reagents and general lab facilities
• Communicate ideas, experimental plans, methods and results to manager, team and company, where appropriate
• Operate all items of equipment or IT needed for experimentation, data analysis, storage, data entry and reporting

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We're looking for someone who is adaptable, keen to learn and confident in delivering work with limited supervision. You'll be organised with strong attention to detail with an ability to keep clear records. You will be able to maintain controls and analysis during multiple experiments. Strong communication skills are important, along with the proven ability to work well within teams, both in person and in a virtual environment. This is a busy role with deadlines to meet and so you'll be able to prioritise your workload and adapt quickly to change when needed.
Essential:

• BSc degree or equivalent in a biological subject, with relevant focus on biochemistry, cell biology or pharmacology with substantial relevant lab/industry experience
• Proficient in the following: cell culture, in vitro immune cell assays, analysis and purification of primary human immune cells
• Proficient in aseptic technique and best practice in pipetting
• Proven experience in experimental design, interpretation of data, trouble shooting
• Working experience in structured assay design, record keeping and understanding of assay robustness and levels of data quality

Desirable:

• Understanding of potency assay principles
• Experience in immunological phenotyping by flow cytometry
• Knowledge in immunology and/or cancer biology
• Knowledge in the development of antibody-based therapeutics and CMC
• Previous relevant industry experience in a regulated environment (GLP, GMP)

Why work with invoX

We get things done, we keep things simple and we are driven by the science. We are ambitious so we work hard to create an environment where we can take smart risks. We want to be innovative so encourage debate and collaboration to challenge the usual way of doing things. We love our celebrations and socialising, which make invoX a fun and diverse place to work. And most of all, everyone has the opportunity to make a difference.

For this position candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
invoX Pharma was incorporated in March 2021 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sino Biopharm, a Hong Kong listed, global top 40 pharmaceutical company with more than 24,000 employees. UK-based invoX is an expanding biopharmaceutical company focusing on R&D, Clinical Development and Business Development activities in the UK, EU and US, with a core focus on oncology and respiratory therapeutics.

Our core team is made up of a multicultural international group of highly experienced individuals with life sciences and technology-centred backgrounds, all with a mutual passion and ambition for creating something different.

Mission: invoX's mission by 2026 is to be a globally recognised, fully integrated pharmaceutical company with an advancing pipeline of innovative products addressing unmet healthcare needs.

Purpose:We aspire to improve people's lives by creating access to innovative medicine.

Vision: To be a leading global pharmaceutical company through delivering innovative therapies for patients.