Research Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual for the role
of Research Assistant, to support Dr Christina Heroven on a Wellcome Trust-
funded project at CAMS Oxford Institute, Nuffield Department of Medicine.





You will be responsible for designing, expressing and purifying recombinant
proteins from mammalian or bacterial cells. You will determine the most
appropriate methodologies to test hypotheses and use specialist scientific
equipment in a laboratory environment. You will perform biophysical,
biochemical and cellular assays to characterise the activity of synthetic
proteins. You will ensure basic principles of cell culture are met and support
the routine maintenance of cells. You will also share responsibility for
maintaining and managing stocks of chemicals, laboratory reagents, and
consumables. You will manage your own tasks, projects and administrative
activities, where appropriate that involves small scale project management and
to coordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. Additionally, you
will contribute to scientific reports and journal articles and the
presentation of data/papers at conferences.





To be successful in this role, it is essential that you hold a BSc in
biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry or related scientific areas together
with experience of laboratory support in a life science laboratory. You will
also have experience in the preparation of common buffers and basic laboratory
techniques. You will be able to manage own research and administrative
activities, including the ability to prioritize and manage a varied workload
in order to meet deadlines. You will have excellent communications kills with
the flexibility of working independently and as part of a team. Having
experience in protein expression and purification is desirable.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must
explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using
examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to
your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested
at a later date.





This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 18 months and
is funded by the Wellcome.





Only applications received before 12 midday on Thursday 17 April 2025 will be
considered. Please quote **178659** on all correspondence.