BioDeuteration Support Scientist Industrial Placement

2 weeks ago


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

Join our team at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) as a BioDeuteration Support Scientist Industrial Placement. This exciting opportunity is part of our Industrial Placement Scheme, which provides students with hands-on experience in a real-world research environment.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a BioDeuteration Support Scientist. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for supporting the production of deuterated recombinant proteins in bacteria and researching the feasibility of production of perdeuterated cholesterol.

Key Responsibilities
  • Producing deuterated recombinant proteins in bacteria using established protocols
  • Researching the feasibility of production of perdeuterated cholesterol and making initial steps towards its production
  • Analyzing the produced biomolecules using equipment and facilities at ISIS, Research Complex at Harwell, and Central Laser Facilities
  • Participating in experimental design, analysis, and troubleshooting
  • Producing and analyzing experimental data
  • Documenting findings and reporting them at internal and external meetings
  • Supporting the ISIS Biology Laboratories Manager in maintaining the BioLab facilities and ensuring Health and Safety standards are met
Requirements
  • Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree course and returning to university/studies to complete your undergraduate degree following the placement
  • Required or have requested to take an industrial placement year
  • Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement
  • Able to commence employment in summer 2025
  • Taking an undergraduate course in Life Sciences, such as Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or any other related subject
  • Demonstrable wet laboratory experience, either from practical classes at the University or previous employment
  • 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
How to Apply

Please submit a CV and covering letter addressing how you meet the essential criteria specified. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered.



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