BioDeuteration Support Scientist Industrial Placement

2 days ago


Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled BioDeuteration Support Scientist to join our team for an industrial placement. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project, conducting research and development in the field of bio-deuteration.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct research and development in bio-deuteration, including the production of deuterated recombinant proteins in bacteria and the feasibility of production of perdeuterated cholesterol.
  • Analyze produced biomolecules using equipment and facilities at ISIS, Research Complex at Harwell, and Central Laser Facilities.
  • Participate in experimental design, analysis, and troubleshooting.
  • Document findings and report at internal and external meetings.
  • Support the ISIS Biology Laboratories Manager in maintaining lab facilities and adhering to Health and Safety standards.
Requirements:
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree course and returning to university/studies to complete degree following the placement.
  • Required or requested to take an industrial placement year.
  • Right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement.
  • Able to commence employment in summer.
  • Undergraduate course in Life Sciences, such as Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or related subject.
  • Demonstrable wet laboratory experience, including making buffers and solutions, chemical reactions, growing cells, production and analysis of proteins, enzymes, RNA, DNA, lipids, or similar experience.
  • Enjoy laboratory environment and laboratory work.
  • Excellent practical skills, enquiring mind, and ability to fix and troubleshoot.
  • Good understanding of Health and Safety in the Biological Laboratory.
  • Interest in cell culture, preparation of bio samples, and studying of soft matter using neutron beam line, or in either.
Desirable:
  • Experience of culturing live cells (bacteria, yeast, mammalian, or insect cells).
  • Previous successful completion of a scientific experiment/project.
  • Experience of writing COSHH forms and doing Risk Assessments.

Please submit a CV and covering letter addressing how you meet each essential criterion and your motivation for this opportunity. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.



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