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Protein Scientist

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Greater London

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GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

An innovative biotechnology company is on the lookout for a dedicated Protein Scientist to join their team. This exciting role focuses on advancing research through the design of DNA constructs and the purification of recombinant proteins. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge projects aimed at developing therapies for solid tumors, contributing to impactful drug discovery efforts. With a commitment to improving patient lives, this forward-thinking firm offers a collaborative environment where scientific exploration thrives. If you have a PhD in Biochemistry and a passion for protein science, this is your chance to make a difference in the biopharma landscape.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Biochemistry with 2-3 years of post-doc experience in a lab or industry.
  • Experience in producing recombinant proteins from mammalian cell lines.

Responsibilities

  • Design DNA constructs and perform tissue culture for protein overexpression.
  • Support drug screening efforts using cell-based assays and monitor functional readouts.

Skills

Protein purification
DNA construct design
Tissue culture
Biophysical characterization
Drug discovery screening

Education

PhD in Biochemistry

Tools

SDS-PAGE
Western blots
HPLC
ELISA
Fluorescence techniques
Biolayer interferometry (BLI)
Surface plasmon resonance (SPR)

Job description

Our client is a pioneering biotechnology company dedicated to advancing research and developing various solid tumour programs. We are committed to improving the lives of patients worldwide by harnessing the power of science and medicine. As we continue to expand our portfolio of ground-breaking therapies, we are seeking a highly motivated Protein Scientist.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design DNA constructs and/or vectors to overexpress proteins within recombinant systems.
  • Perform routine tissue culture of suspension/transient mammalian cell lines under sterile conditions, monitoring aspects such as cell counts and viability. Perform cell banking, as required.
  • Harvest and clarify cell culture fluid, as suitable for downstream protein purification.
  • Support other drug screening efforts using cell-based assays and monitoring functional readouts, such as cell viability, proliferation, and cytotoxicity.
  • Design, execute, and/or oversee experiments for the purification of recombinant proteins and antibodies.
  • Perform experiments and/or interpret data derived from QC analyses such as SDS-PAGE, Western blots, binding ELISAs, endotoxin testing, and HPLC, biophysical analyses of proteins using techniques such as fluorescence, biolayer interferometry (BLI), and surface plasmon resonance (SPR).

Qualifications:

  • PhD in Biochemistry or a related field with 2/3 years post-doc experience preferably working in a laboratory or industrial setting (Biotech/Pharma/Academia).
  • Experience of producing recombinant proteins from mammalian cell lines.
  • Experience of biophysical characterisation techniques, QC, and/or profiling of proteins.
  • Experience of screening approaches for drug discovery using ELISA and/or cell-based assays.
  • This role will require on-site presence 5 days per week, thus the candidate must be already living in London or willing to relocate to London.
Job Overview

ID: 1448547

Date Posted: Posted 4 days ago

Expiration Date: 20/05/2025

Location: Greater London

Competitive

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