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