- Posted 17 August 2023
- LocationSlough
- Job type Contract
- Reference91692
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Research Associate
Job description
Title: Research Associate
Location: Slough
Hourly Rate: Competitive
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Pharmaceutical
BioTalent is delighted to be partnered with a leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturing based in Slough and we are on the hunt for an entry level Research Associate to join the team.
Primary responsibilities:
- Molecular biology (cloning, transformations, bacterial cell culture), small and large-scale DNA preparation
- Small and large scale E. coli protein expression and expression analysis.
- Maintenance of mammalian cell lines, small and large scale transfections, harvesting of supernatants and cell pellets
- Maintenance of insect cells, virus generation and titres, small and large scale expression.
- Small scale protein purification and analysis
- Preparation of cell membranes
- Preparation and maintenance of stock and buffer solutions, ordering of consumables
- Protein aliquoting, maintaining accurate records of sample location using Excel and barcode scanning software
- Responding to regular sample requests, liaising with scientists to ensure timely sample delivery
Essential experience:
- B.Sc. in Biological Sciences or equivalent
- Understanding and/or experience in bacterial and mammalian cell culture
- Demonstrable experience in handling large numbers of samples
- Competent with pipettes (manual, electronic, single and multichannel)
- Meticulous, diligent, able to keep accurate records, good organisational skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and work efficiently in a team
- Ability to work well under pressure and respond to changing priorities to meet deadlines
- Ability to work on several projects in parallel
- Computer literate (proficiency in Microsoft Office)
Desirable skills:
- Experience working in a GMP/GLP laboratory
- Experience with biologics inventory management software (e.g. Mosaic or similar)
- Experience in protein expression and purification