Protein Biochemist

Vaccine Research seeks to discover novel vaccines (prophylactic and therapeutic) for the prevention and treatment of significant human using a variety of vaccine technology platforms combined with immunomodulatory agents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop and support peptide, protein and conjugated protein/peptide production, purification and recovery techniques.
- The candidate will be required to work semi-independently and as a member of a project team, be accountable for the critical appraisal of their results and present them for review, at specific project milestones.
- The role is laboratory based, and a major emphasis is placed upon laboratory training to increase the scope of practical abilities, as well as the theory behind such practical work.

SKILLS:

A BSc or MSc in life sciences, chemistry or preferably protein biochemistry. Ideally this would equate to at least 1 year (MsC) or 3 (BS) years working in a laboratory in either an academic or industrial setting. The candidate will have solid training and knowledge of current practices in protein biochemistry techniques and a proven track record in practical experience. They will be able to independently and proactively apply this knowledge in the design and execution of experimental work, to enable progression of vaccine discovery projects. Experience in one or all of the following areas is essential - isolation and analysis of peptides/proteins for correct sequence, purification and characterization of proteins from microbial, insect and mammalian expression systems. MS Excel, MS Outlook desired.