An exciting opportunity for a Research Scientist, within the field of immunology and immunisation, has become available at a leading life sciences organisation, based in the Midlands. With a global operation and sites throughout the world, this is a fantastic opportunity to work at the interface of R&D, product development and scale-up.
In the role, you will be developing and improving novel immunization strategies to support current and future antibody production, with strong focus on maximizing specificity and titre in mammalian antibody production. As part of this role, you will be leading improvement strategies for immunisations aimed at increasing specificity and yield of antibodies.
Essentially, you will be developing your technical expertise in a broad spectrum of disciplines. The research group is involved in protein /antibody purification and covers a range of mammalian, chromatography, analytical, and immunoassay systems.
There is strong focus on protein purification and your exposure of AKTA, FPLC, HPLC, SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting and related protein purification and chromatography techniques would be highly desirable. Strong Knowledge with antibodies, immunology and immunoassay is key.
The role is based in Birmingham and has good road and public transport links.
This is an exciting role with a growing organisation where there is great opportunity for career development and advancement. We’re excited and looking forward to receiving your application.