Antibody Discovery Scientist

TN United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global biopharmaceutical company is seeking an Antibody Discovery Scientist to join their team in Slough. This role involves utilizing advanced yeast display techniques for the discovery and optimization of human antibodies, contributing to cutting-edge methodologies in antibody engineering. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in molecular biology or a related field, with strong knowledge of protein biochemistry and experience in biochemical techniques. Join a forward-thinking organization focused on improving the lives of those with severe diseases in immunology and neurology, and make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in molecular biology with antibody focus.
• Experience in in vitro display libraries for antibody discovery.

Responsibilities

• Use yeast display for discovery and optimisation of human antibodies.
• Prepare and analyse NGS libraries to support antibody projects.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Protein Biochemistry

Biochemical Techniques

Information Technology

Computational Platforms

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

Next Generation Sequencing

Flow-Cytometry

Surface Plasmon Resonance

Bio-layer Interferometry

Job description

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CK Group are recruiting for a Antibody Discovery Scientist, to join a global pharmaceutical company, based in Slough, on a contract basis, initially for 12 months.

PAYE £28.53 per hour

or UMB £38.80 per hour.

Antibody Discovery Scientist

Role:

• Using cutting-edge yeast display for the discovery and optimisation of human antibodies aligned with therapeutic targets.
• Design, construct, and perform selections using bespoke synthetic display libraries to support in antibody discovery and optimisation projects.
• The preparation of next generation sequencing (NGS) libraries and their analyses to support antibody discovery and engineering of lead molecules.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new methodologies in antibody display and engineering.
• Present experimental data at cross-functional meetings.
• A PhD (or equivalent) with molecular biology and protein biochemistry knowledge ideally within the antibody space.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of in vitro display libraries for either discovery, affinity maturation, or other protein engineering.
• Skills in information technology and other computational platforms such as molecular visualisation and next generation sequencing data analysis would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience of biochemical techniques for the characterisation of macromolecules such as flow-cytometry, surface plasmon resonance or Bio-layer interferometry.

Company:

Our client 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.