Protein Biochemist

Job Description

Cell Guidance Systems is a Cambridge-based biotechnology company. Our primary research focus is the development of PODS, a protein delivery technology that increases the utility of a wide range of proteins with applications including disease therapy and vaccine production. We work in collaboration with universities and institutes in the UK and abroad to develop this technology. We also produce and sell a range of research products and services that allow scientists to achieve their research goals. These products, which include conventional growth factors and purification kits, are sold globally via our website and through sales offices and distributors.

The role:

The Protein Scientist role is an opportunity to work as an integral part of our R&D team. Working in our Cambridge laboratories, reporting to our Research Director, the position will focus on the development and production of novel formulations of PODS protein crystals working to make improvements in the manufacturing process and working closely with colleagues who are developing novel applications of the technology. The successful candidate will also be expected to interact with, and support, collaborating groups.

About you:

The candidate will have a PhD (or equivalent experience) in Protein chemistry or a closely related field. They must have proven expertise, with a strong record of publication, in the expression of proteins. Prior experience with insect cell culture is ideal. The successful candidate will be dynamic, collaborative, adaptive, self-motivated, proactive, and passionate about developing scientific concepts and technologies. They will have a strong, self-motivated work ethic, strong documentation, oral and interpersonal skills, show attention to detail, and have an analytical, methodical mind.

Work environment and conditions:

Cell Guidance Systems is located on the Babraham Research Campus, one of the most dynamic biotech locations in Europe, and host to more than fifty companies working in diverse areas of biomedical research. The Campus is close to Cambridge University, Addenbrookes Hospital, and the adjacent Biomedical campus. We offer a stimulating, culturally diverse work environment, subsidized campus leisure facilities, generous leave allowance, flexible working hours, competitive salary, and an employee stock option scheme.

Interviews for this position will take place in late April with the start date as soon as possible thereafter.

Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, and contact details of two referees