Protein Research Scientist

CK Group are recruiting for a Protein Scientist to join a to join a global pharmaceutical company, based in Slough on a contract basis initially for 12 months

Salary:

• 18.19 per hour

Protein Scientist Role:

• Responsible for expressing and purifying high-quality recombinant protein reagents to support antibody and drug discovery platforms
• Drive innovative projects forward from the laboratory
• Keep up to date with literature and public databases (PDB, NCBI) and demonstrate scientific knowledge in the design and execution of value-adding experiments
• Responsible for clearly presenting work and engaging in discussion in a variety of cross-functional and external collaborator meetings

Your Background:

• Hold a relevant scientific degree or equivalent working experience
• Some practical laboratory experience in protein biochemistry and recombinant protein production.
• Experience in Molecular Biology techniques (such as DNA manipulation), Protein Expression, Protein Purification and Protein Analysis (SDS PAGE, HPLC, ELISA and Western blotting)

Company:

Our clients aim is to be a global leader in generics and biopharmaceuticals, improving the lives of patients across the world.

Location:This Protein Scientist role will be based at our clients site in Slough, Berkshire.

Apply:

For more information, please contact the Key Accounts Team on 01438 870011 or email pharmacontracts@ckagroup.co.uk. Please quote reference 51754. Entitlement to work in the UK is essential for this role.industrial setting

• Lead, develop and drive a culture of safety and training in the laboratory and on site
• Provide leadership and a clear understanding of priorities and ensure that junior staff members work activities are aligned with development and project objectives and priorities
• Clearly and concisely communicate technical progress with department heads in a timely fashion on a day-to-day basis and during project meetings
• Allocate priorities to reporting staff in line with business objectives

Your Background: The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Minimum of a Masters Degree in Chemistry, Engineering or equivalent, strong preference will be give to candidates who hold a Ph.D.
• 6+ years experience in technology development, including 3+ years managing a team
• Demonstrable laboratory experience including supervisory/management experience
• In depth knowledge of the product development process, ideally evidence of progressing projects from proof of concept to commercialisation
• Experience in the use of project management tools, e.g. GANTT charts
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team of scientists towards a common goal
• Demonstrable experience of leading industrial validation trials
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable dealing with people of all levels both within the business and externally
• Willingness to travel, both internationally and within the UK

Benefits:

• Salary of up to £60k, depending on experience• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Relocation package (where applicable)
• Company share option scheme membership
• Company pension scheme

Apply: Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information or to apply for this Technical Manager position, please contact Natalie Wood on 01246 457723 or email nwood@ckgroup.co.uk. Please quote reference 51772.

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• Materials formulation and characterisation expertise.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable communication skills in English language.
• Good IT skills in Microsoft/Adobe Programmes.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills. Initiative in planning research.
• Detailed subject knowledge in the area of research.
• Specialist knowledge and practical skills capable of leading to independent, original contributions to the subject area.
• High-level analytical skills.
• Full awareness of the ethical issues involved in their research work.

Desirable

• Project managementexperience.
• Team working skills.
• Communication skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to stimulate and encourage the commitment to learnin others.
• Ability to use initiative, and apply creativity, to solve problems that

Desirable

• A passion for making a positive impact on the environment especially in plastic waste.