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
Your Background:
- . 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)
Company: 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 onor email 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.