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Technical Support - Molecular Biology and Protein Biochemistry

Employer
UCB S.A
Location
Slough, Berkshire (GB)
Salary
Competitive salary + benefits + bonus
Start date
1 Mar 2019
Closing date
31 Mar 2019

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Discipline
R & D , Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory, Scientific
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Entry level

Job Details

At UCB everything we do starts with a simple question: “How will this make a difference to the lives of people living with severe diseases?”  We do that by connecting with patients and their families around the world living with the physical and social burdens of severe disease of the immune system and the central nervous system. Those connections offer new perspectives, drive innovation, and offer the hope of a new generation of therapies that will help to transform lives.

Role Overview

We are currently looking for a Research Associate to support the Protein Structure & Biophysics and Bispecific Target Discovery departments. Both departments are part of Discovery Science and play leading roles in the biophysical and structural characterisation of target proteins as well as the screening and identification of new drug targets and novel antibody therapeutics.

The role involves routine laboratory tasks including molecular biology, DNA preparation, mammalian cell culture and harvesting, membrane preparations, biologics sample aliquoting, inventory management and sample distribution for high throughput screening assays. The successful candidate will be exposed to a variety of discovery projects and receive regular coaching and input from the teams. Being a motivated, diligent and attentive individual, you will ensure the smooth running of laboratory workflows, work closely with other team members and use excellent communication skills to liaise with other departments. 

Primary responsibilities

  • Molecular biology (cloning, transformations, bacterial cell culture), small and large-scale DNA preparation
  • Maintenance of mammalian cell lines, transfections, harvesting of supernatants and cell pellets
  • 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 or relative laboratory experience
  • Demonstrable 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

We can offer you  an informal, friendly and open working environment. You will be exposed to a variety of discovery projects and receive regular coaching and input from the teams you are working with.

Company

A global biopharma company, focusing on neurology and immunology.

Our business is strong. Total revenue grew to €4.9 billion in 2019. We are more than 7,600 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Our vision

UCB’s ambition is to transform the lives of people living with severe diseases. We focus on neurology and immunology disorders – putting patients at the center of our world. We are Inspired by Patients. Driven by Science.

UCB is continuously working to advance science and embrace new knowledge. We are leveraging scientific advances and skills in areas such as genetics, biomarkers and human biology. Patients inspire us to bring them value through cutting-edge science, innovative drugs, and practical solutions – so that they and their carers can get on with their lives.

Our strategy

We recognise that radical changes are taking place in the eco-system of care and that we need to evolve accordingly to deliver on our vision. The key element of our evolution is to focus on the delivery of increased patient value.

There is no such thing as an “average patient”. We want to use all the tools, channels and scientific advances at our disposal to develop a better understanding of the various expressions of a disease and embed the real needs of specific patient populations in our science and innovation process.

That is why we support patient groups who provide valuable services to patient communities and understand what matters to people living with severe diseases.

We believe in partnership. Our scientists collaborate with leading researchers from academia and industry to advance science and deliver the solutions patients need. Our open approach to innovation equips us to meet today’s biggest healthcare challenges.

Company info
Website
Telephone
+32 2 559 92 64
Location
Allée de la Recherche,
60
1070
Brussels
BE

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