R&D Scientist

Scienceabode; Slough; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization is seeking an entry-level R&D Scientist based in Slough. The role focuses on developing skills in protein chemistry through hands-on experimental work and collaboration with senior scientists. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a passion for learning and a background in life sciences. This position offers a pay rate of £17.96/hour and requires 37.5 hours per week of work. Training will be provided to ensure successful performance in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with basic lab techniques, suitable for recent graduates.
• Excitement in protein chemistry and a desire to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform experimental work to a high standard and analyse data.
• Collaborate with senior scientists in a fast-paced environment.
• Engage in routine lab housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Life science/biotechnology/bioprocessing/biochemistry/chemical engineering

Media and/or buffer preparation

Aseptic technique

High throughput systems (desirable)

SDS PAGE (desirable)

Automated Western Blot (desirable)

Small scale protein purification (desirable)

Job description

Job title: R&D Scientist

Location: Slough

Contract Length: 18 months

Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Pay Rate: £17.96/hour

About the Role

The role requires familiarity and some experience with basic lab techniques. This is an entry level role and therefore extensive experience is not required. We are happy to consider recent graduates. More important than skill is attitude, an excitement in protein chemistry, a desire to learn new skills and partake in novel research and develop into a research scientist in the protein engineering area.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform experimental work to a high standard, analyse and report data.
• Collaborate with senior scientists and other team members to deliver in a fast paced and collaborative environment.
• Liese with other members of the Upstream Process Development team.
• Engage in routine lab housekeeping such as stock taking, ordering, administrative tasks.
• Undertake training as required for the role.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills / Education

• Any life science/biotechnology/bioprocessing/biochemistry/chemical engineering
• Media and/or buffer preparation
• Aseptic technique
• Experience with High throughput systems (desirable/not essential)
• SDS PAGE (desirable/not essential)
• Automated Western Blot (desirable/not essential)
• Small scale protein purification (desirable/not essential)

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