CK Group: Senior Scientist, Protein Biochemistry

Biotech 365; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing biotechnology company in London is seeking a Senior Protein Scientist with a PhD and extensive experience in antibody pre-clinical development. The role involves lab-based work focused on antibody discovery and product development. Candidates must have a strong drug discovery background and technical skills in AKTA and Biacore systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in academia and biotechnology.
• Understanding of biologic product discovery and antibody pre-clinical development.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments in antibody discovery and pre-clinical development.
• Contribute to innovation across the company’s pipeline.

Skills

Drug Discovery

Biological Science

Biochemical Science

Protein Characterisation

Antibody Development

Education

PhD in Biological Science

Tools

AKTA

Octet

Biacore

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for an experienced Senior Protein Scientist, with a background in antibody pre-clinical development and experienced in the use of Octet or Biacore systems, to join a growing biotechnology company, based in London, on a permanent basis.


The Company:

A global biotech company specialising within the field of immuno-oncology.


Location:

London.


The Role:

This is a lab-based role and a great opportunity to contribute to the innovation of all aspects of the company’s pipeline and platforms, and to be involved in design and execution of experiments in the areas of antibody discovery/characterisation and pre-clinical development, furthering product discovery and development projects. You will also be involved in other laboratory activities.


Your Background:

• PhD in biological/ biochemical science, with experience across academia and biotechnology industry (5 years+).
• Understanding of the biologic product discovery and antibody pre-clinical development process.
• Strong drug discovery background.
• Technical skills in the following: AKTA, protein expression from bacterial and mammalian host cells, protein purification and characterisation (affinity determination, cell binding etc.).
• Extensive experience using an Octet/ SPR or Biacore systems and a mammalian cell bioreactor (ESSENTIAL).

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 133 703 in all correspondence.

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