Senior Research Scientist

Job Title: Senior Research Scientist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Scientist to join our team at LGC Clinical Diagnostics. As a Senior Research Scientist, you will be responsible for developing purification strategies for biomolecules such as proteins.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing Protein Purification Protocols: You will be expected to develop protein purification protocols using AKTA chromatography systems as part of the Downstream Process Development Team.
• Writing SOPs and Supporting Documents: You will be responsible for writing SOPs and supporting documents for those protocols.
• Day-by-day Reporting and Discussion: You will be required to report your results to and discuss experimental strategies with the Lead Development Scientist as requested.
• Preparing Buffers and Lab Materials: You will be responsible for preparing buffers and other lab materials.
• Analysing Proteins: You will be expected to analyse proteins using SDS-PAGE, Western blot, ELISA.
• Maintaining Stock Levels: You will be responsible for maintaining appropriate stock levels of high-turnover research materials.
• Meticulous Note-keeping: Meticulous note-keeping of research activities is crucial.
• Liaising with Teams: You will be required to liaise with the Production Team and Upstream Development Team to ensure research material supplies are ready for experiments.
• Literature Reviews: You will be expected to conduct literature reviews.
• Supporting and Training Junior Members: You will be required to support, lead and train junior members as the need arises.

Qualifications:

• Science-based Degree: You will need a science-based degree (or similar relevant work experience).
• Proven Experience: You will need proven experience working in a scientific environment (Master's degree or equivalent experience).
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: You will need high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to Follow SOPs: You will need the ability to follow and maintain SOPs.
• Good Communication Standards: You will need good verbal and written communication standards.
• IT Skills: You will need experience using basic IT programs, primarily Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Teamwork: You will need a desire to support other team members when required to help the overall business function.

About LGC Clinical Diagnostics:

LGC Clinical Diagnostics is a leading, global life science tools company, providing critically meaningful components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers' products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.

Our Values:

• PASSION: We are passionate about delivering high-quality products and services.
• CURIOSITY: We are curious about the latest scientific developments and advancements.
• INTEGRITY: We operate with integrity and honesty in all our interactions.
• BRILLIANCE: We strive for brilliance in everything we do.
• RESPECT: We respect each other and our customers.

Equal Opportunities:

LGC Clinical Diagnostics strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For More Information:

Please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com for more information about LGC Clinical Diagnostics.

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