Job Title: R&D Scientist
Location: Slough, UK
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Job Description:
General role responsibilities:
* Perform experiments, analyze and report results in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
* Review results accuracy to draw scientific conclusions linked to experimental goals
* Develop skills and expertise in the Protein Function and Interaction area, with focus on product binding (e.g., ELISA, Octet and/or Biacore), metabolic changes (e.g. enzymatic assays) and characterization of Mode of Action (MoA) through cell-based assays.
* Develop analytical skills using a range of chromatography-based approaches – such as Protein-A affinity and SEC Activities:
* Planning experiments/work and writing electronic lab notebook (20%)
* Analytical development or sample analysis (60%)
* Lab Maintenance /Stock taking/ordering (15%)
* Administration, including time sheets/ departmental meetings etc. (5%)
* Required experience: previous laboratory experience in analytical techniques with experience in at least one protein function andinteraction-relatedd techniques (i.,e Octet, Biacore, cell culture, enzymatic assays), with applications to product’s functional characterization.