Research Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join the growing Vasc Versa team in Belfast, as a Research Assistant. This role will involve working alongside members from Marra Bio Ltd, a Newcastle-upon-Tyne-based company developing ground-breaking technology for the manufacture of recombinant proteins, as part of an Innovate UK funded project awarded jointly between the companies.

The successful candidate will contribute to the success of this project by supporting Vasc Versa researchers to optimise a process for the isolation and expansion of Vasc Versa’s revolutionary ANGICYTE cells. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and organised individual with a strong interest in scientific research and cell therapies

Key Responsibilities:

To be responsible for the generation of vascular cells from blood donations, and for the growth and maintenance of vascular cells, demonstrating strict adherence to aseptic technique

To maintain accurate records of laboratory activities and results

To present results in written reports and oral presentations at team meetings

To effectively work alongside and communicate with team members and collaborators to ensure project milestones are delivered

A high standard of aseptic technique for mammalian cell culture

Ability to handle blood from human donors

Experience of basic mammalian cell culture, to include reagent/media preparation, cell counting, and passaging

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience in working with adherent cells, specifically vascular cells

Experience in using flow cytometry for immunophenotyping

Experience in collecting media samples for proteomic analysis

Able to perform routine sterility testing

Personal Attributes:

The ideal candidate would:

Be adaptable

Be able to work independently

Have excellent attention to detail

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Enjoy working in a cooperative team environment

Education and Training:

At least a BSc in Human Biology, Biomedical Science, or related science discipline, with prior experience of working in a laboratory setting conducting standard mammalian cell culture.

This position may require occasional evening or weekend work, depending on research needs.

The role will involve working with sensitive and confidential information.

This is a fixed 12 month position.

Vasc Versa is an innovative regenerative medicine company based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. We are a spin out from Queen’s University Belfast. At Vasc Versa we are developing an exciting new cell therapy to promote vascular regeneration and repair. Our ANGICYTE technology has the potential to transform healthcare systems by restoring life where it is needed most.

We are a small, dynamic team of scientists, academics, and advisors focused on clinical translation of our exciting therapy

To apply for this role, please send a CV and personal statement to #J-18808-Ljbffr