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We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and talented team leader to join the Antibody and Biochemical Assay within the Validation team.  

The Team plays a key role in the validation of new products before they are delivered to our customers. 

In this role, reporting directly to the Director of Validation, you will lead and mentor a team of scientists which actively contribute to the high-quality validation of new antibodies.  

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and mentor a talented team of scientists providing technical guidance, training and performance feedback 

• Ensuring high quality validation of new antibodies 

• Contribute to troubleshooting technical issues and implement solutions to optimize assay performance and efficiency 

• Assist in the development and validation of new immunoassays methods 

• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and quality standards, including ISO9001   

• Communicate clearly with project managers and interacting project’s stakeholders across different functions, providing delivery dates, updates, and the necessary documentation 

• Assist in the preparation and management of team budgets 

• Contribute to resource allocation decisions within the team  

Essential requirements: 

• PhD degree in Life Sciences (or can demonstrate an equivalent level of expertise) with at least 5 years of laboratory experience.  

• Experience in leading and mentoring teams, preferable in industry setting. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Excellent technical skills and strong understanding of scientific principles. 

• Theoretical and practical expertise in immunoassays particularly Western Blot, ELISA, Immunoprecipitation with knowledge/experience in Mass Spectrometry being an advantage. 

• Proven ability to prioritise, work across several projects, and to deadlines.   

Desirable requirements: 

• Knowledge of CRISPR/ CAS9 technology to generate modified cell lines. 

• Experience with lab automation (e.g. liquid handling robots, automated plate readers).