Jo Pickford is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in research and technical support roles within the biotechnology sector. Currently serving as the Technical Support Lead at Novacyt Group since May 2020, Jo has previously held positions as Senior Research Scientist at PrimerDesign Ltd, Research Scientist at EKF Molecular Diagnostics, and Research Fellow at the University of Southampton. Jo's expertise includes assay development, tissue culture of human tumor cell lines, and performance of cell-based FACS assays, alongside supervisory and organizational skills in managing compound screening projects. Educational credentials include a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford and a First Class Honours degree in Biology from the University of York.