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2 Vacancies at Oxford Silk Phage Technologies Ltd. – UK
Company information
Oxford Silk Phage Technologies is an R&D company developing antibacterial medical implants integrating bacteriophage viruses, to reduce the risk of medical implant infections and the need for antibiotic treatment.
The Oxford-based start-up is looking to hire an enthusiastic and pro-active practical scientist with a strong “can-do” and problem-solving attitude. The candidate will be a research scientist with microbiology experience, preferably from an industrial environment, to continue to develop the processes and device prototypes. Experience in bacteriophages and medical devices would be ideal and immunology experience would be welcomed.
The role is laboratory-based and the candidate is expected to have experience in keeping careful and accurate records of all work done for future publications and references by regulatory authorities, as well as being able to write reports independently. The role involves laboratory management duties and the candidate is expected to be able to work and think independently. The role includes bacteriophage/microbiology work applied to material/medical devices and therefore requires a keen practical problem solver with an open and engineering mind.
All applicants must provide a CV and cover letter with contact details of at least 2 referees.
The laboratory is located next to the Churchill Hospital in the center of Oxford, England, and access by public transport or cycle is encouraged as there is no parking available on-site.
Vacancy: Research Scientist – Microbiology/bacteriophages applied to medical implants
Vacancy information
- Work location: Bioescalator, Building 696, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford OX3 (Laboratory-based position at the above address exclusively: this position is not suitable for remote work.)
- Position: Full-time – Initial 12 months position
- Salary: Dependent on the qualification and experience
- Ideal Qualification: Ph.D., ideally with industrial experience
- Start of employment: 1st April 2022
- Position availability for: British citizens, UK permanent resident holders or candidates holding a UK work permit
Qualifications & experience
Minimum qualification and experience:
- Masters degree (Industrial Ph.D. ideal)
- 2 years of hands-on microbiology experience
- Good working understanding of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel and Powerpoint
Ideal additional experience:
- Bacteriophages
- Medical device experience
- Immunology
Tasks & responsibilities
- To keep all work strictly confidential.
- To design, plan and carry out experimental work, including maintenance of bacteriophage and bacteria stocks, purification and characterization of bacteriophages; evaluation of the activity of the bacteriophages; preparation of the material comprising the bacteriophages; production of medical device prototypes; testing of the prototypes including testing of the antibacterial activity and its stability over time; cleaning, disposal and storing of all used material and equipment.
- To follow and develop detailed Operating Procedures to OSPT’s current standards, to ensure reproducibility of the work and transfer of process knowledge to any other employee as required.
- To prepare and present data or results.
- To assist in translating experimental findings into patents.
- To ensure all work is carefully and accurately recorded in a confidential laboratory book, or electronic experimental records and reports, as per OSPT’s existing standards and processes.
- To manage the day to day running of the laboratory including keeping detailed track of consumables, materials, and equipment as per OSPT’s existing standards and processes, ensuring stocks are always available, liaising with suppliers for quotations and ordering, ensuring equipment remains in working order and organizing repairs when required.
- To ensure that all work done is performed in compliance with company standards and processes, health and safety policies of the company, the facilities, and current legislation.
- To liaise with subcontractors.
- To attend training course if required.
- To participate in laboratory and other company meetings.
- To work effectively with other company members.
- To follow the company’s meeting and reporting procedures, including presenting and attending weekly and monthly meetings and any other meetings as required for project progress.
- To carry out any other support functions as required by the company (literature review, administrative tasks, etc.)
Vacancy: Research Technician – Microbiology/bacteriophages applied to medical implants
Vacancy information
- Work location: Bioescalator, Building 696, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford OX3 (Laboratory-based position at the above address exclusively: this position is not suitable for remote work.)
- Position: Full-time – Initial 12 months position
- Salary: Dependent on the qualification and experience
- Ideal Qualification: BSc, ideally with industrial experience
- Start of employment: 1st April 2022
- Position availability for: British citizens, UK permanent resident holders or candidates holding a UK work permit
Qualifications & experience
Minimum qualification and experience:
- Bachelors degree in microbiology
- Good working understanding of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel and Powerpoint
Ideal additional experience:
- Bacteriophages
- Medical device experience
- Immunology
Tasks & responsibilities
- To keep all work strictly confidential.
- To assist the research scientist to carry out experimental work including preparation of stock solutions and plates, maintenance of bacteriophage and bacteria stocks, purification and characterization of bacteriophages; evaluation of the activity of the bacteriophages; preparation of the material comprising the bacteriophages; production of medical device prototypes; testing of the prototypes including testing of the antibacterial activity and its stability over time; cleaning, disposal and storing of all used material and equipment.
- To follow and develop detailed Operating Procedures to OSPT’s current standards, to ensure reproducibility of the work and transfer of process knowledge to any other employee as required.
- To help prepare and present data or results.
- To ensure all work is carefully and accurately recorded in a confidential laboratory book, or electronic experimental records and reports, as per OSPT’s existing standards and processes.
- To manage the day-to-day running of the laboratory including keeping detailed track of consumables, materials, and equipment as per OSPT’s existing standards and processes, ensuring stocks are always available, liaising with suppliers for quotations and ordering, ensuring equipment remains in working order, and organizing repairs when required.
- To ensure that all work done is performed in compliance with company standards and processes, health and safety policies of the company and the facilities, and current legislation.
- To liaise with subcontractors.
- To attend training course if required.
- To participate in laboratory and other company meetings.
- To work effectively with other company members.
- To follow the company’s meeting and reporting procedures, including presenting and attending weekly and monthly meetings and any other meetings as required for project progress.
- To carry out any other support functions as required by the company (literature review, administrative tasks, etc.)
If you are interested in applying for any of the positions, send an email with your CV and Cover letter to admins@oxfordsilkphage.com.