We have an exciting opportunity available for a Virologist to join an innovative and growing biotechnology company based in Oxford. This is a fantastic role for someone with experience genetically engineering viruses to step into a dynamic and interesting position contributing to therapeutic vaccines research and development. Responsibilities Give input to the strategy and develop and conduct laboratory work involved in the design, construction, growth, and evaluation of viral vector vaccine candidates Keep up to date on the field of immunotherapeutics, and review and suggest new approaches, alternative laboratory methods, or new studies to improve the outcome of a given company objective Perform quality control assays on research-grade viral vectored vaccine preparations (physical titer, infectious titer, sequence verification, transgene expression) Maintain and evaluate both mammalian and bacterial cell cultures for growth conditions, DNA purification and viral vector production, and interpret and present the data in a concise and orderly fashion. Assist in studies to optimise the ability to manufacture viral-vectored vaccines, such as evaluation of alternative transfection systems, host or vector gene deletions or insertions, viral culture yield, systems for viral growth, etc. Evaluate and perform analytic assays to determine the quality, yield, stability, etc. of specific candidates or of specific manufacturing process conditions as required Assist in ordering supplies, making reagents and maintaining the laboratory in order to conduct necessary experiments. Work under GRP (good research practice) conditions, with the appropriate requisite training and documentation Participate in the development and conduct of laboratory meetings, and give presentations inside and outside the company as required Attend at least one relevant scientific meeting/course per year to continue educational advancement. Requirements Masters degree plus additional years laboratory experience or recent PHD in virology/molecular biology Relevant work experience, with demonstrated experience in laboratory bench work with molecular biology and cell and virus culture systems Proficiency in designing experiments and conducting research using a variety of methodologies; e.g. design and cloning of mammalian expression cassettes, PCR, DNA sequence interpretation, ELISA, western blot, viral growth curves, viral titers, transfections, virus purification (not all required) Following your application Simon Trebilcock, a specialist Scientific Recruiter with over 8 years' experience recruiting in the field will discuss the opportunity with you in detail. He will be more than happy to answer any questions relating to the pharmaceutical industry and the potential for your career growth. The conversation can also progress further to discussing other opportunities which are also available right now or will be imminently becoming available. This position has been highly popular, and it is likely that it will close prematurely. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please click 'apply' or contact Simon Trebilcock for any further information Email - Telephone - (0) . A note from the author - Simon Trebilcock Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from minority groups are less likely to apply to job adverts unless they meet every single qualification. At Planet Pharma we are dedicated to building diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the advert, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.