Job Description The role of the Research Scientist is to develop purification strategies for biomolecules such as proteins. You will be expected to trouble-shoot problems, devise alternative strategies and protocols, and to teach and train Junior Research Scientists. Key Responsibilities and Role Objectives Developing protein purification protocols using AKTA chromatography systems as part of the Downstream Process Development Team Writing SOPs and supporting documents for those protocols Day-by-day reporting of results to and discussion of experimental strategies with the Lead Development Scientist as requested Preparing buffers and other lab materials Analysing proteins using SDS-PAGE, Western blot, ELISA Maintaining appropriate stock levels of high-turnover research materials Meticulous note-keeping of research activities is crucial Liaise with Production Team and Upstream Development Team to ensure research material supplies are ready for experiments Literature Reviews Supporting, leading and training junior members as the need arises