Research Associate, Chemical Biology & Enzyme Design

Collabdemy; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

29 days annual leave

EV car scheme

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a Research Associate in Chemical Biology within the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology. Based in the Jin group, you will design, develop and implement experiments to study a bacterial sulfoglycolysis pathway, including plasmid design, cloning, enzyme production and purification, and safe handling of BSL-2 organisms.

You will communicate findings, collaborate with group members and external partners, and contribute to final-year project goals and

Qualifications

• Experience designing and executing experiments to study bacterial pathways.
• Proficient in plasmid design, cloning and enzyme production.
• BSL-2 handling skills and safe laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and implementation of experiments for sulfoglycolysis study.
• Conduct plasmid design, cloning, protein production and purification.
• Communicate and collaborate with group members and external collaborators.

Skills

Bacterial pathway research

Plasmid design and cloning

Enzyme production and purification

BSL-2 handling

Scientific communication

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Job description

The University of Manchester is seeking a Research Associate in Chemical Biology within the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology. Based in the Jin group, you will design, develop and implement experiments to study a bacterial sulfoglycolysis pathway, including plasmid design, cloning, enzyme production and purification, and safe handling of BSL-2 organisms.

You will communicate findings, collaborate with group members and external partners, and contribute to final-year project goals and