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Senior Scientist, Protein Biochemistry

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4 months ago
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CK Group are recruiting for an experienced Senior Protein Scientist, with a background in protein atomic structures and modelling, to join a growing biotechnology company based in London on a permanent basis.

The Company:

A global biotech company specialising within the field of immuno-oncology.

Location:  

London.

The Role:

This is a lab-based role and a great opportunity to contribute to the innovation of all aspects of the company’s pipeline and platforms, and to be involved in design and execution of experiments in the areas of antibody discovery/characterisation and pre-clinical development, furthering product discovery and development projects. You will also be involved in other laboratory activities.

Your Background:

PhD in biological/ biochemical science, with experience across academia and biotechnology industry (5 years+).
Understanding of the biologic product discovery and antibody pre-clinical development process.
Extensive experience and expertise in protein biochemistry.
Experience in the detailed analysis of protein atomic structures and modelling
Experience in determining atomic structures of macromolecules is highly desirable.
Strong drug discovery background.
Technical skills in the following: protein purification using AKTA and downstream analyses, protein expression from bacterial and mammalian host cells, construct design
Experience using an Octet or SPR systems and a mammalian cell bioreactor (DESIRABLE). 
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