Applications Scientist

Portal Biotech; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Portal Biotech is seeking an Applications Scientist in London to join their Applications team. The role entails blending a background in proteomics and biochemistry with commercial acumen, engaging in lab-based experiments, and contributing to intellectual property. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience in biochemistry or related fields.

Qualifications

• Master's or BSc/MSc in Biochemistry with 2+ years industrial experience.
• Hands-on experience in molecular biology or biochemistry laboratories.
• Demonstrable evidence of success like publications or IP contributions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and analyze laboratory-based proteomics experiments.
• Contribute to Portal's intellectual property.
• Engage with companies and academics as part of the Early Access programme.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Masters in Biochemistry or related discipline

BSc/MSc in Biochemistry with 2+ years industrial experience

Tools

Programming (particularly Python)

Mass spectrometry

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an Applications Scientist to join our Applications team. Based in our headquarters in Scale Space, White City, London, and reporting to the Principal Scientist, Applications, this primarily on-site, lab-based role will blend a strong background in proteomics and biochemistry with commercial acumen to demonstrate the value of Portal’s nanopore-based proteomics platform. You will have a deep technical understanding of the foundational work from our R&D teams and be able to connect that work with commercial opportunities by developing novel and robust protocols, reagents and kits.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Plan, perform and analyse laboratory-based proteomics and metabolomics experiments
• Understand complex projects with many interdependencies and ensure delivery to timelines
• Contribute to Portal’s intellectual property (IP)
• Regularly present updates to other teams at Portal and the Executive Team
• Contribute to Portal’s customer literature, including protocols, academic publications and white papers
• Engage with and understand the requirements of companies and academics as part of Portal’s Early Access programme
• Keep up-to-date with developments in the field by reading literature and attending conferences. Some national and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Masters in Biochemistry or a related discipline, or BSc/MSc in Biochemistry with 2+ years’ industrial experience
• Hands-on experience in a molecular biology, biochemistry, or cell biology laboratory setting, with exposure to a variety of biochemical assays and experiments
• Demonstrable evidence of success, such as in publishing relevant high- profile papers, speaking at international conferences, or contribution to IP
• A strong theoretical background in molecular and cellular biochemistry, preferably with direct experience in proteomics
• Strong analytical and presentational skills; comfortable engaging with audiences of different expertise and seniority
• Self-motivated, independent as an individual

Desirable

• Experience with single-molecule biophysics, such as fluorescence imaging or nanopores
• Knowledge of handling eukaryotic (human, yeast, plant) cell lines and methods for protein purification. Experience in human cell line handling is extremely desirable
• Lab management and line management experience
• Hands-on experience with mass spectrometry or in handling MS data
• Hands-on experience with programming (particularly Python), command-line interfaces, and/or machine learning/AI
• Hands-on experience with machine learning in a scientific setting
• Experience in automation and/or DoE
• Familiarity with quality management systems, e.g. ISO 9001

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are passionate about developing cutting-edge scientific tools and want to contribute to breakthrough innovations in proteomics, we encourage you to apply!