Hi everyone We're looking for a Research Assistant in our Protein Structure & Biophysics team. This is a contract position (12 months). Please see below for a detailed job description. If you currently have the right to work in the UK and wish to apply, send your CV and cover letter to protein.purificat...@ucb.com
Research Assistant Protein Structure & Biophysics Role Overview We are currently looking for a Research Assistant to support the Protein Structure & Biophysics department. This department is part of Discovery Science and plays a leading role in the biophysical and structural characterisation of target proteins to help with the identification of new drug targets and novel antibody therapeutics. The Research Assistant will perform routine laboratory tasks including molecular biology, DNA preparation, mammalian cell culture and harvesting, membrane preparations, biologics sample aliquoting, inventory management and sample distribution for high throughput screening assays. The successful candidate will be exposed to a variety of discovery projects and receive regular coaching and input from the teams. Being a motivated, diligent and attentive individual, you will ensure the smooth running of laboratory workflows, work closely with other team members and use excellent communication skills to liaise with other departments. Primary responsibilities: * 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 * Crystallography screen aliquoting and stock maintenance * Responding to regular sample requests, liaising with scientists to ensure timely sample delivery Essential experience: * B.Sc. in Biological Sciences or equivalent * Demonstrable 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) Desirable skills: * Experience working in a GMP/GLP laboratory * Experience with biologics inventory management software (e.g. Mosaic or similar) * Experience in protein expression and purification Seppe Leysen Principal Scientist Protein Structure & Biophysics UCB 216 Bath Road SL1 3WE Slough UK ________________________________ Legal Notice: This electronic mail and its attachments are intended solely for the person(s) to whom they are addressed and contain information which is confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure, except for the purpose for which they are intended. Dissemination, distribution, or reproduction by anyone other than the intended recipients is prohibited and may be illegal. If you are not an intended recipient, please immediately inform the sender and return the electronic mail and its attachments and destroy any copies which may be in your possession. UCB screens electronic mails for viruses but does not warrant that this electronic mail is free of any viruses. UCB accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this electronic mail. (Ref: #*UG1107) [Ref-UG1107] ________________________________ ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the CCP4BB list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/WA-JISC.exe?SUBED1=CCP4BB&A=1 This message was issued to members of www.jiscmail.ac.uk/CCP4BB, a mailing list hosted by www.jiscmail.ac.uk, terms & conditions are available at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/policyandsecurity/
