Senior Development Scientist

Senior Cell Culture Scientist – (24P-84) The Pirbright Institute Permanent Onsite: Woking, GU24 Application Closing Date: 03/02/2025 Please send your CV alongside a Cover Letter to jobs@pirbright.ac.uk About The Pirbright Institute The Pirbright Institute delivers world-leading research to understand, predict, detect, and respond to viral disease outbreaks. We study viruses of livestock that are endemic and exotic to the UK, including zoonotic viruses, by using the most advanced tools and technologies to understand host-pathogen interactions in animals and arthropod vectors. Organisation position and purpose The Cell Culture department is one of the Science Technology Platforms (STP) at Pirbright. The Senior Cell Culture Scientist plays a pivotal role within the team, combining scientific leadership and expertise with managerial responsibilities. Main duties and responsibilities: Responsible for developing primary cell cultures from different livestock species, which will include: Forging close collaborations with Institute Group Leaders and Fellows to identify cell culture needs for ongoing and future research projects. Develop primary cell culture and organoid models from different organs and tissues of livestock species. Responsible for overseeing the operations of the Cell Culture STP, which will include: Ensure smooth operation and timely completion of Cell Culture projects. Work closely with an experienced Cell Culture Scientist. Monitor and align Cell Culture activities to Pirbright’s Science Strategy. Represent Cell Culture in regular meetings with other STP leads. Publish novel protocols or findings in appropriate peer-reviewed journals. Contribute to grant applications. Personal Specification Reliability under pressure Team player and collaborator Essential/Desirable requirements A PhD in a relevant branch of biosciences. Extensive experience in cell culture processes. Documented experience of developing and maintaining primary 3D cultures. Evidence of networking skills and excellent communication skills. What we offer Generous Group Personal Pension Scheme and life cover. 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus 10.5 public and privilege days. Option to carry over up to two weeks annual leave. Pirbright gym with subsidised membership. Free onsite parking. Due to the nature of the work carried out by Pirbright, all successful applicants will be required to go through a comprehensive screening process. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Science and Research Industries Research Services, Biotechnology Research

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