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  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh
  • £18,000 to £25,000
  • (Permanent)
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This is an opportunity to join an ambitious start-up company based in the Edinburgh BioQuarter/Edinburgh University offering specialist preclinical contract research services to Pharmaceutical companies focussed on Immuno-Oncology, Immunology and specialised multiplex Histology.

Job Description:
They are looking for a junior scientist to join the team, that has the ability to perform routine histology (tissue sectioning, H&E staining) immunohistochemical (IHC) and immunofluorescent (IF) staining assays including multiplex co-localisation assays to support client project delivery.

Key Tasks:
- Work with the team to deliver advanced IHC/IF histological protocols on FFPE tissue samples.
- To perform antibody optimisation assays on Leica Bond staining robots for new targets and perform established multiplex assays as requested.
- Preparation of standard reagents and equipment maintenance duties as required.
- Provide slide scanning and image management support as required.
- Accurate record keeping of all experimental work as appropriate.
- Strong verbal communication skills, participating in lab discussions.
- Implement quality control steps to ensure projects are conducted and delivered according to the standards expected, developing new or updating SOP’s as required.

Essential requirements
- HND, HNC, BSc in a biological science or equivalent qualifications.
- Basic histology experience.
- Basic knowledge and experience of IHC/IF.
- Good technical problem solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal, written and IT skills and proficiency at producing accurate documentation using standard software packages.

Desirable
- Practical experience of in-situ hybridisation and basic molecular biology skills.
- Experience using a Leica Bond staining robot.
- Background knowledge in Immunology/Immuno-Oncology.

Salary entry level will be based on experience.