Research Associate, Protein Science
Nuclera
Research Associate - Service Fulfillment
Nuclera
full-time
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Origin: • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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About the role
- Amplify DNA constructs and design, deliver and analyze custom projects using Nuclera’s eProtein Discovery Platform in strict accordance with SOPs and work instructions
- Perform PCR to prepare DNA constructs for cell-free protein expression
- Carry out protein purification, quantification and SDS PAGE analysis
- Design, execute and analyze experiments using Nuclera’s eProtein Discovery Platform
- Adhere strictly to Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistency and quality
- Systematically organize, track and manage large numbers of biological samples
- Accurately record and document experimental methods, observations and results
- Deliver under tight deadlines, maintain attention to detail, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- BSc in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 3 years’ industry experience
- Proven track record of generating reliable data and delivering results within tight deadlines
- Hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques including PCR, PCR clean-up and agarose gel electrophoresis
- Experience with protein science techniques, including affinity-based purification, protein quantification and SDS PAGE analysis
- Strong organizational skills
- Eligible to work in the UK
- MSc in biochemistry, molecular biology, or related discipline, with a minimum 2 years’ industry experience (desirable)
- Previous experience in a Contract Research Organization (CRO) and/or the biotechnology industry (desirable)
- Familiarity with liquid handling platforms such as Tecan and KingFisher (desirable)
- Experience using automated electrophoresis systems such as the Fragment Analyzer (desirable)
- Understanding of the principles of cell-free protein synthesis technologies (desirable)
