New Scientist - USA (2013-06-08)

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BioFocus is a leader in complex biological assays, high-throughput screening
and integrated drug discovery approaches to develop novel drugs. Within
our established biology group, at our state-of-the-art research site near
Cambridge, we are expanding our high-throughput screening department and
are currently recruiting for ambitious scientists with relevant experience.

Group Leader
High-throughput screening CRP-781

You will be


  • Leading the development, optimization, validation, implementation,
    and execution of high-throughput screening projects

  • Interfacing directly with clients and our business development team to
    understand project needs and deliverables and defi ne appropriate
    project strategy

  • Managing a team of scientists working on multiple projects

  • Monitoring and troubleshooting assay quality and performance
    You will have:

  • Expertise in high-throughput screening to progress hit fi nding projects from
    conception through to validated hit delivery

  • Relevant industrial experience of managing a team to deliver projects to
    specifi ed timelines in a HTS or cross-functional drug discovery setting

  • A PhD in Biology or related discipline and a background in in vitro assay
    development and application. Expertise in enzymology would be an advantage


Scientist and Senior Scientists
High-throughput screening
(permanent and temporary positions) CRP-838

You will be


  • Developing, optimizing and executing in vitro biological assays for
    high-throughput screening for small molecule drug discovery projects

  • Part of a wider team, interacting with external client project teams

  • Monitoring assay quality, troubleshooting issues and contributing to project
    delivery through lab-based activities
    You will have:

  • Excellent, demonstrable team working, communication and organizational
    skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks

  • A degree or equivalent in life sciences and experience of assay development
    and high-throughput screening in an industrial laboratory setting is preferred

  • A knowledge of automated laboratory equipment

  • Good data analysis skills and a willingness to work fl exibly across
    target classes


For all these positions...
We are looking for suitably qualifi ed and experienced individuals with strong
communication and presentation skills, a collaborative attitude and the
ability to work well under pressure and meet critical timelines.
You must have the right to work for any company in the UK.
To apply, please visit the careers page of our website to apply online.

No agencies http://www.biofocus.com

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