Wet Lab Associate Scientist

Job DescriptionWet Lab Associate Scientist

Location: UK, London

Length: Start: Asap - 6 months

Rate: £32.69 p/h (Inside IR35)

Hours: 10am – 6pm, Monday – Friday (Onsite)

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and curious Laboratory Associate Scientist to join our growing research team. In this role, you will contribute to innovative research projects, conduct experiments, analyze data, and collaborate closely with senior researchers. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to deepen their expertise in a hands-on research environment while contributing to scientific and technical advancements.

Responsibilities:

1. Execute defined tasks and experiments within the scope of larger research initiatives under guidance from senior team members or a manager.
2. Document findings, methodologies, and conclusions in an organized, reproducible manner.
3. Co-author research publications and technical reports.
4. Apply standard research techniques, tools, and processes to defined problems and projects.
5. Analyze data to deepen understanding in relevant domains and provide insights to support project goals.
6. Escalate complex or ambiguous challenges to senior researchers or management as needed.
7. Collaborate effectively within your team and with cross-functional collaborators across projects.
8. Follow project direction regarding scope, deliverables, and timelines.
9. Communicate research findings clearly through presentations, documentation, and collaboration tools.

Skills/Knowledge required:

Our client seeks a Laboratory Associate Scientist with specialized expertise in Protein Biochemistry/Enzymology. Responsibilities include preparing solutions, reagent stocks, recombinant proteins, and enzymes for experimental research, and maintaining electronic records of these processes.

Required qualifications include a degree in Biological Sciences, experience in preparing laboratory reagents, and executing molecular biology and protein biochemistry techniques (plasmid DNA preparation, gene cloning, protein expression/purification, SDS-PAGE, protein quantification, western blots). Proficiency with electronic laboratory notebooks and the ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team are essential. A good understanding of coding for error identification and correction is also required.