Research Support Officer

1 week ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology Full time

To assist researchers in preparing, performing, and evaluating experiments under the guidance of the group leader at the LMB.

To work within a programme aimed at the characterization of the cytoplasmic dynein complex. Specifically, to use baculovirus and mammalian expression systems to assist in the production of proteins that are cargos, accessory factors and regulators of dynein. Also, to maintain cell cultures and perform CRISPR tagging.

**Main duties/ Key responsibilities**:
To develop strategies for the production of challenging multi protein complexes for structural and biochemical analysis.

Responsibilities will include all steps of protein production i.e., growth and maintenance of insect and mammalian cell lines, cloning, protein expression and protein purification. They will also involve purification of complexes from native sources.

Other roles include molecular biology and CRISPR tagging of cells as well as maintaining cell cultures.

Within the objectives of the project the post holder will carry out the project with close supervision by a postdoctoral researcher or PhD student.

To plan their own work and objectives on a weekly basis and will manage their experimental work within the project along with their supervisor.

To work with supervision to discuss progress and plan on a daily basis with the supervisor and members of the group.

To ensure the research is carried in accordance with good practice and in compliance with local polices and legal requirements.

To contribute to the smooth running of the research group, including the effective use of resources and taking responsibility for use of communal facilities.

To enhance their research and generic skills through a tailored development programme.

**Working relationships**:
The postholder will report to Dr Andrew Carter and will interact and collaborate with other postdoctoral scientists, research support staff and students in the Group and across the LMB, and with external Groups as necessary.

**Additional information**:
The postholder should be studying for, or have just completed, an undergraduate or master’s degree in the biological or physical sciences or a related discipline. Interpersonal skills are required. Previous experience of laboratory research is highly desirable but training will be given.

Responsibility will be for the postholder’s own work only.
- Person Specification
- **Education / qualifications / training required**:

- Essential_: BSc or higher level qualification in a relevant field of the life sciences

**Previous work experience required**:

- Essential: _Previous experience of laboratory research would be an advantage, but training will be given
- Desirable: _Experience in mammalian cell culture, insect cell culture or protein purification

**Knowledge and experience**:
**Independent working**:

- Essential: _Ability to plan experiments and execute carefully.

**Verbal and written communication skills**:

- Essential:_ Ability to communicate ideas in written and verbal form.

**Personal skills / behaviours / qualities**:

- Essential:_ Enthusiastic individual with a strong desire for self-development.
- Further Information
- You must at all times carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the UKRI:

- Code of Conduct
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy
- Health and Safety policy
- Data Protection policy

Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager.

The above lists are not exhaustive and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post, the MRC and UKRI.

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
- The MRC is a great place to work and progress your career, be it in scientific research or the support functions.The MRC is a unique working environment where our researchers are rewarded by world class innovation and collaboration opportunities that the MRC name brings. The MRC is an excellent place to develop yourself further and a range of training & development opportunities will be available to you, including professional registration with the Science Council.
- Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UKRI) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, as well as the chance to put the MRC and UKRI on your CV in the future.

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