Research Associate in Molecular Cell Engineering

4 weeks ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom University of Sheffield Full time

Are you Interested in working for a world top 100 university? We have an exciting opportunity in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering for someone with a passion for research looking to use their skills in cultivating microalgae to make an impact on sustainable manufacturing of the future.

An exciting position for a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate with experience of mammalian gene expression technology is available to carry out research and development underpinning commercial manufacture of recombinant protein biopharmaceuticals by mammalian cells in culture. This project is funded by Lonza, a world leader in contract development and manufacturing services with industry-leading mammalian cell expression and cell line development technology platforms. Together, we aim to significantly improve Lonza’s protein production platform by creating new resources and solutions for cell line development and engineering.

If you are passionate about molecular cell engineering and manufacture of next-generation therapies that transform the way that disease is treated, then we would love to hear from you.

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We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.


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