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Role: Associate ScientistContract: 12-monthLocation: Speke, Liverpool (on site)Hours: Full-time, Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:45pm, Friday 8:00am to 1:00pmTeam: Analytical Testing Flu Biopharmaceutical DevelopmentAbout our clientOur client''s Liverpool site in Speke manufactures a nasal influenza vaccine that helps protect people against seasonal flu. Their teams work to a demanding timeline every year to deliver a vaccine that is safe, effective and ready for the new flu season.The Flu BPD department brings together specialist teams across Analytical Development and Testing, Process Development, Virology Research and Strain Development. Together they characterise candidate vaccine virus strains and generate the high-quality data that supports key commercial decisions. It is a multidisciplinary team of scientists.About the roleThe data you generate will directly inform commercial decisions for a nasal flu vaccine. This is a chance to see your science make a real impact on patients, from the lab bench to the decisions that shape each flu season.You will join the Analytical Testing team on a 12-month contract, providing the testing that allows candidate vaccine virus strains to be characterised and understood. This is a fast-paced, almost entirely laboratory-based role.Key responsibilitiesProvide laboratory testing to support the characterisation and understanding of candidate vaccine virus strainsPerform a range of analytical methods, including biological cell-based ..... full job details .....