Scientific Research Assistant Life Sciences

Network Scientific Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in Oxford is seeking a temporary Research Assistant to provide lab support. This role lasts 3-6 months, requiring a start date of 06/03/25. Key responsibilities include preparation of reagents and protein purification. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in protein science, including various chromatography techniques. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a respected biotech firm.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific subject.
• Experience within protein science and conducting related responsibilities.
• Experience with instruments like IEC, IMAC, SEC, and ÄKTA pure system.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Lab Scientists in Protein Science.
• Prepare reagents, buffer solutions, and media plates.
• Handle protein expression, purification, and refolding.
• Process bacterial inclusion bodies following SOPS.

Skills

Protein science experience

Ion Exchange Chromatography

Immobilized metal affinity chromatography

Size-exclusion chromatography

Education

Degree in relevant scientific subject

Tools

ÄKTA pure system

Job description

Are you immediately available and looking to gain some further experience in the Lab with an innovative biotech company?

We are currently seeking a temporary Research Assistant to support the Protein Production Teams at a Biotech company in Oxford. The Role is expected to last for 3- 6 months with an immediate start (ideally w/c 02/02/26)

Role Overview

• Temporary , Full Time (37.5h per week, Mon-Fri,). Start Date 06/03/25. £20-£25ph DOE.
• Provide technical support and assistance to the existing team of Lab Scientists in the Protein Science Department.
• Preparation of reagents , buffer solutions and media plates.
• Protein Expression, Purification and refolding.
• Preparing and processing bacterial inclusion bodies.
• Following SOPS and ensuring all work is conducted in line with company standards.

Requirements

• A Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific subject
• Experience within protein science , conducting the above responsibilities.
• Experience with a range of instruments and techniques including - Ion Exchange Chromatography(IEC), Immobilized metal affinity chromatography (IMAC) and Size‑exclusion chromatography (SEC) & ÄKTA pure system.
• Prior experience of working in a similar biotech company is highly beneficial
• Must be Available to begin w/c 02/02/26 in Oxford (OX4)

In return

This is an excellent opportunity to gain additional experience working with an innovative Biotech company.For more information or to apply, please contact Louis Williams.If this graduate lab analyst job is not quite right for you but you're interested in other opportunities, take a look at our other science jobs.