Senior Technician
Clinical Development & Biomarkers
About us
Everyone should have access to innovative therapies that represent the promise of lasting cures. At Theolytics we are working to transform patients’ lives, through world leading science, with a great team (www.theolytics.com).
Theolytics is developing best-in-class oncolytic viral therapies. The company's lead program has entered into the clinic with the ambition of providing better outcomes for patients with ovarian cancer, for whom current treatment options are limited. Additional pipeline programmes in preclinical development include novel oncolytic virus candidates for colorectal cancer and hematological malignancies where there remains significant unmet need.
Theolytics is committed to creating, inspiring and protecting a culture of inclusivity and diversity in everything we do. We bring our authentic selves to work, and strive to find and support the best person for any given role within our team. Our recruitment leads with capability, values and performance.
Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Technician to join our multidisciplinary and dynamic team. This position represents an excellent opportunity for someone looking to contribute to the translation of an early stage oncolytic virus product through clinical development.
The successful applicant will be working in a fast paced environment and experimentally contribute to strategic research and development goals. The candidate must be a proactive, organised individual and possess a range of technical expertise and knowledge in with a good understanding of Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) requirements.
We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, has excellent communication skills, can interact with a diverse group of scientific disciplines and is happy to jump in when required in what is an exciting work environment.
Responsibilities
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Perform patient sample analysis according to the principles of GCP/GCLP
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Support in the development, qualification, validation of bioassays and clinical samples meet regulatory and quality standards such as Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP).
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Timely delivery of biomarker lab data for clinical trials that meet required regulatory and quality standards.
We’re looking for someone that has:
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Experience in clinical bioassay validation, analysis, and clinical sample analysis and management in an industry setting;
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Up-to date GCLP certifications;
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Technical expertise and hands on clinical sample management;
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Cell culture experience;
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Experience in a range of assays and techniques e.g. qPCR, RNA/DNA extractions, ELISA and cell-based assays
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Ability to work independently in an organised and methodical fashion;
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Strong team player who enjoys working in a highly collaborative environment, and is adaptable to evolving business needs;
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Strong IT skills (including proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and comfort using shared drives.
It would be useful if you have:
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Up to date GCP qualifications
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Non-clinical drug development experience;
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Experience writing quality documents (eg. SOPs, CAPAs, change controls) and working within a quality system
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Experience working with human samples;
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High motivation for, and commitment to, research on anticancer therapies and drug discovery;
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Initiative, and a willingness and propensity to take on responsibility;
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A collaborative attitude with a flair for problem-solving.
Company Benefits:
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Competitive salary and holiday allowance, flexible working hours, private medical insurance, company socials, ongoing training and workshops and an employer-matched pension scheme.
