Required skills and experience include:

A BSc or equivalent combination of training and experience in molecular biology or life sciences;
Procurement and lab management experience;
Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a laboratory environment;
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Strong IT skills (including proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and comfort using shared drives and electronic lab book systems.

Advantageous skills, experience and attributes include:

Knowledge of the Human Tissue Act and associated approval processes;
Approachable, with excellent communication and organisational skills;
A track record in managing projects and supervising junior employees;
Pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry experience;
Experience applying for ethical consent from regulatory bodies;
Initiative, and a willingness and propensity to take on responsibility;
A collaborative attitude with a flair for problem-solving; and
High motivation for, and commitment to, research on anticancer therapies and drug discovery.

Harnessing viruses to combat disease