Protein Purification & Biochemistry Research Assistant

Warwick; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Learning opportunities

Savings on products/services

Parental leave

Onsite childcare

Flexible working

Job summary

Warwick is seeking a Research Assistant to support a Wellcome-funded project in mechanochemical cell biology. You will purify recombinant human proteins expressed in insect or mammalian cells for biochemical assays and data analysis, while maintaining stock control and general lab support.

You will join a dynamic team in a state-of-the-art lab environment at the University of Warwick, contributing to understanding microtubule organisation and intracellular transport.

Qualifications

• University degree in natural sciences, biochemistry, biophysics or related field.
• Vocational training as a laboratory technician or equivalent research experience.
• Experience with protein engineering, expression, purification and characterisation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Purify recombinant human proteins expressed in insect or mammalian cells for biochemical assays.
• Provide general laboratory support and stock management.
• Assist with data analysis and coordination of project tasks.

Skills

Protein engineering

Protein expression

Protein purification

Characterisation

Biophysical experiments

Biochemical experiments

Lab management

Stock control

Presentations

Communication

Education

University degree in natural sciences

Lab technician training

Job description

Warwick is seeking a Research Assistant to support a Wellcome-funded project in mechanochemical cell biology. You will purify recombinant human proteins expressed in insect or mammalian cells for biochemical assays and data analysis, while maintaining stock control and general lab support.

You will join a dynamic team in a state-of-the-art lab environment at the University of Warwick, contributing to understanding microtubule organisation and intracellular transport.