Peptide Chemist

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and commercial presence in many global locations across the US, APAC and Europe.

Oxford Nanopore's sequencing platform is the only technology that offers real-time analysis (for rapid insights), in fully scalable formats from pocket to population scale, that can analyse native DNA or RNA and sequence any length of fragment to achieveshort to ultra-long read lengths.

Our goal is to enable the analysis of any living thing, by anyone, anywhere. We offer real-time nanopore-based DNA/RNA sequencing technology: accessible, easy to use and fully scalable for any requirement.

This exciting and challenging role will involve equipment maintenance and developing methods for the analysis and purification of target peptide sequences requested across our R&D Division.

The Role.
This exciting and challenging role will involve equipment maintenance and developing methods for the analysis and purification of target peptide sequences requested across our R&D Division.

The Details..
The role is based in the Research Division but will support and interact with both the Research and Development Divisions.

More specifically, the role will involve
- Developing purification and characterisation strategies, primarily using HPLC.
- Maintenance of purification equipment.
- Analytical method development using HPLC and LC-MS.
- Managing multiple projects in a very fast paced and agile environment.
- Working and communicating effectively with other groups, primarily in Research and Development.

What We Are Looking For..
- Laboratory experience in a similar role would be preferable.
- Strong attention to detail and good problem solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a high level of organisation.
- A strong desire to learn and build on the role.

We offer outstanding benefits to include an attractive bonus, generous pension contributions, private healthcare and an excellent starting salary. Based within beautiful, landscaped surroundings with tree-lined walks, water features and a lake, all of whichmake for a wonderful working environment.

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