Stephen Johnstone

Extensive experience in biochemistry, cell culture and cellular assays. Recently High-throughput screening and CRISPR

Ely, England, United Kingdom

About

Biological scientist with wide-ranging research experience in academic, governmental and commercial environments. Strong interest in neurochemistry and pharmacology. Practical strengths in cell culture, cellular assays, pharmacology and protein biochemistry. Extensive hands-on involvement in research planning and delivery coupled with critical analysis of data and accurate reporting. Proven abilities in managing teams and budgets. Strong skills demonstrated in teaching and mentoring. IT competent. Specific experience in working with Tetanus and Botulinum neurotoxins. Recent practical experience in high-throuput screening and CRISPR technologies.

Experience

  • Scientist II at Horizon Discovery
    Oct 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

    Cell culture, high-throughput screening, functional genomic screening (automation, CRISPR)

  • Senior Scientist - Cell Biology at Syntaxin Ltd.; an Ipsen Company
    Nov 2004 - Nov 2014 · 10 yrs 1 mo

    Cell culture, assay development: Western blotting, radioligand binding, neurotransmitter-release, beta-arrestin recruitment, cAMP synthesis. Teaching, supervising, mentoring, line-management. Lab operational and safety responsibilities. Publications.

  • Investigator Scientist at MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences
    2001 - 2004 · 3 yrs

    Research into AMP-dependent protein kinase. Protein purification and analysis (Akta HPLC, Western blotting, radiophosphorylation, cell culture). Radiation Protection Supervisor. Publications.

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate at Imperial College London
    1999 - 2001 · 2 yrs

    Research into ADP-ribosyltransferase; cell culture, protein purification and analysis, (HPLC, Western blotting), Radiation Safety Officer, Departmental Computer User Group Representative, Postdoctoral Staff Representative at Clinical Pharmacology Section meetings. Publications

  • Administrative Officer at Benefits Investigation Service
    1998 - 1999 · 1 yr

    Managed daily office activities. Collated regional performance data from Scottish areas to feed into national statistics. Created searchable electronic database of previously paper-only documents.