Scientist - Cryo-EM

UCB S.A.; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company in Slough, UK, is seeking a Scientist to join their Protein Structure and Biophysics Group. This laboratory-based position focuses on cryo-EM, requiring hands-on experience and a PhD in a relevant field. The role involves designing and executing cryo-EM experiments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The company fosters a supportive culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field or BSc with 1-3 years of cryo-EM experience.
• Hands-on experience with cryo-EM microscopes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize experiments.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute cryo-EM experiments, including data collection and processing.
• Operate Glacios and Krios microscopes independently.
• Provide structural biology support to various projects.

Skills

Hands-on experience with cryo-EM microscopes

Troubleshooting and optimization abilities

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Education

PhD in relevant field

BSc with 1-3 years of practical cryo-EM experience

Job description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking foran enthusiastic Scientist to join our Protein Structure and Biophysics Group, based in Slough, UK.

About the role

You will be part of the Cryo-EM team within the Protein Structure Group providing integrative structural biology support to NBE and NCE discovery projects. Our on-site cryo-EM facility, equipped with a Glacios, Falcon 4i and two Vitrobot Mark IV, together with regular access to Krios microscope, is strongly positioned to support an evolving and forward-looking research environment. This laboratory-based position requires hands-on experience of cryo-EM microscopes.

Who you’ll work with

Reporting to the cryo-EM Principal Scientist, working alongside structural biologists and project teams in the UK, US and Belgium.

What you’ll do

• Design and execute cryo-EM experiments, encompassing sample optimisation, sample preparation, data collection, data processing, atomic model building and structure analysis
• Operate independently in-house Glacios microscope and external Krios microscopes

• Provide structural biology support to multiple projects, while embedded in multidisciplinary teams
• Clearly communicate results in team and project meetings
• Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures

For this position we are looking for the following education and experience

• PhD in relevant field (or BSc with 1–3 years of practical cryo-EM experience)
• Hands-on experience with cryo-EM microscopes
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and optimize experiments
• Appreciation of early-stage drug discovery process
• Excellent organisational, communication, record-keeping, data management and team-working abilities

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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