Senior Scientist, Structural Biology

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biotech company is seeking a Senior Scientist with a PhD in biological or biochemical sciences for a permanent role in Slough. The candidate will contribute to the design and execution of experiments in antibody discovery and pre-clinical development, applying extensive expertise in protein biochemistry and structural analysis.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in academia and biotechnology industry.
• Understanding of biologic product discovery and antibody pre-clinical development.
• Experience in determining atomic structures of macromolecules is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and execution of experiments in antibody discovery and characterisation.
• Contribute to the innovation of the company’s pipeline and platforms.
• Involved in other laboratory activities.

Skills

Protein Biochemistry

Protein Purification

Structural Analysis

Education

PhD in Biological/ Biochemical Science

Tools

AKTA

Octet

SPR Systems

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Senior Scientist, Structural Biology, slough

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Client:

CK Group

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

CK Group are recruiting for an experienced Senior Scientist, with a background in protein atomic structures and modelling, to join a growing biotechnology company based in London on a permanent basis.

The Company:

A global biotech company specialising within the field of immuno-oncology.

Location: London.

The Role:

This is a lab-based role and a great opportunity to contribute to the innovation of all aspects of the company’s pipeline and platforms, and to be involved in design and execution of experiments in the areas of antibody discovery/characterisation and pre-clinical development, furthering product discovery and development projects. You will also be involved in other laboratory activities.

Your Background:

• PhD in biological/ biochemical science, with experience across academia and biotechnology industry (5 years+).
• Understanding of the biologic product discovery and antibody pre-clinical development process.
• Extensive experience and expertise in protein biochemistry.
• Experience in the detailed analysis of protein atomic structures and modelling
• Experience in determining atomic structures of macromolecules is highly desirable.
• Technical skills in the following: protein purification using AKTA and downstream analyses, protein expression from bacterial and mammalian host cells, construct design
• Experience using an Octet or SPR systems and a mammalian cell bioreactor (DESIRABLE).

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 133 703 in all correspondence.

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