At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to conduct tissue culture and support various lab activities.
- Company: The Native Antigen Company, a leader in innovative biotechnological solutions.
- Benefits: Comprehensive training, hands-on experience, and opportunities for personal development.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for cross-training and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in biotechnology while developing your lab skills.
- Qualifications: Interest in laboratory work and willingness to learn new techniques.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Overview
We are currently seeking a Production Scientist I to join The Native Antigen Company Production Team at our Kidlington, Oxford location.
This opportunity involves tissue culture, including suspension cell culture production, adherent cell and virus culture production, and bioreactor operations.
While the main focus is Tissue Culture, there may be opportunities to support and cross-train in other areas such as bacterial production, protein purification, cloning, genotyping mastermix production, PCR testing, product aliquoting, and quality control testing.
You will also assist with inventory management, database maintenance, and the receipt of incoming shipments.
Comprehensive training will be provided to support your development and broaden your laboratory skills and expertise.
Responsibilities
- Carry out suspension cell culture, adherent cell culture, virus propagation and bioreactor-based production activities within the Tissue Culture department.
- Support the following areas as required: production of bacteria at laboratory and manufacturing scale; generate and purify recombinant proteins using established laboratory processes; perform plasmid cloning and support scale-up activities for recombinant production; mastermix production and PCR testing; DNA extraction.
- Prepare, aliquot, label and package products in accordance with approved procedures.
- Perform quality control assays and accurately record and report results.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and support stock control activities.
- Manage laboratory databases and ensure production and quality records are maintained.
- Receive, inspect and process incoming materials and shipments.
- Undertake cross-training in additional production and quality activities to support business needs and personal development.
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The Native Antigen Company is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering comprehensive training to enhance your laboratory skills in a collaborative and innovative environment. Located in Kidlington, Oxford, our work culture fosters teamwork and cross-training opportunities across various scientific disciplines, ensuring that you not only contribute to meaningful projects but also advance your career in the life sciences sector.
