Research Associate Protein Structure & Biophysics

CK Group are recruiting for a Research Associate in Protein Structure & Biophysics to join a global pharmaceutical company on a contract basis initially for 12 months.

Salary:

Paying from a minimum of £16.37 per hour PAYE, or minimum £22.29 per hour Umbrella. .

This role is Inside IR35.

Research associate Protein Structure & Biophysics role:

• Molecular biology (cloning, transformations, bacterial cell culture), small and large-scale DNA preparation
• Small and large scale E. coli protein expression and expression analysis.
• Maintenance of mammalian cell lines, small and large scale transfections, harvesting of supernatants and cell pellets
• Maintenance of insect cells, virus generation and titres, small and large scale expression.
• Small scale protein purification and analysis
• Preparation of cell membranes
• Preparation and maintenance of stock and buffer solutions, ordering of consumables
• Protein aliquoting, maintaining accurate records of sample location using Excel and barcode scanning software
• Responding to regular sample requests, liaising with scientists to ensure timely sample delivery

• B.Sc. in Biological Sciences or equivalent
• Understanding and/or experience in bacterial and mammalian cell culture
• Demonstrable experience in handling large numbers of samples
• Competent with pipettes (manual, electronic, single and multichannel)
• Meticulous, diligent, able to keep accurate records, good organisational skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and work efficiently in a team
• Ability to work well under pressure and respond to changing priorities to meet deadlines
• Ability to work on several projects in parallel
• Computer literate (proficiency in Microsoft Office)

Our client is a is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology now and into the future.

Location:

This role is based at our client’s site in Slough.

Apply:

For more information, or to apply for this Research Associate Protein Structure please contact the Key Accounts Team on 01438 870011 or email pharmacontracts@ckagroup.co.uk. Please quote reference 137 603.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK

Please note:This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.