Scientific Research Assistant - Life Sciences

Network Scientific Ltd.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotech company in Oxford is looking for a temporary Research Assistant to support its Protein Production Teams. The role offers a full-time position (37.5 hours/week) with an expected duration of 3-6 months, starting on 06/03/25. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant scientific field and experience with protein science techniques. This is a great opportunity for those eager to gain further experience in the biotech sector. Immediate start is sought for candidates available on 02/02/26.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific subject.
• Experience conducting protein science responsibilities.
• Must be available to begin the week of 02/02/26 in Oxford (OX4).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the team of Lab Scientists.
• Prepare reagents, buffer solutions, and media plates.
• Perform Protein Expression, Purification, and refolding.

Skills

Experience within protein science

Ion Exchange Chromatography (IEC)

Immobilized Metal Affinity Chromatography (IMAC)

Size-Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)

Ability to prepare and process bacterial inclusion bodies

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific subject

Tools

ÄKTA pure system

Job description

Overview

Are you immediately available and looking to gain some further experience in the Lab with an innovative biotech company? We are currently seeking a temporary Research Assistant to support the Protein Production Teams at a biotech company in Oxford. The role is expected to last 3-6 months with an immediate start (ideally w/c 02/02/26).

Responsibilities

• Temporary, Full Time (37.5h per week, Mon-Fri). Start date 06/03/25. £20-£25ph DOE.
• Provide technical support and assistance to the existing team of Lab Scientists in the Protein Science Department.
• Preparation of reagents, buffer solutions and media plates.
• Protein Expression, Purification and refolding.
• Preparing and processing bacterial inclusion bodies.
• Following SOPS and ensuring all work is conducted in line with company standards.

Requirements

• A Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific subject.
• Experience within protein science, conducting the above responsibilities.
• Experience with a range of instruments and techniques including Ion Exchange Chromatography (IEC), Immobilized Metal Affinity Chromatography (IMAC) and Size‑Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) & ÄKTA pure system.
• Prior experience of working in a similar biotech company is highly beneficial.
• Must be available to begin w/c 02/02/26 in Oxford (OX4).

In return

This is an excellent opportunity to gain additional experience working with an innovative biotech company. For more information or to apply, please contact Louis Williams. If this graduate lab analyst job is not quite right for you but you\'re interested in other opportunities, take a look at our other science jobs.