Research Assistant in Bioprocess & Analytical Development (BiPAD)

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Research Assistant in Vaccine
Development to support the fantastic work of the Bioprocess and Analytical
Development group here at the Jenner Institute, Nuffield Department of
Medicine.





This role provides an opportunity to work with a team of scientists developing
vaccines (adenovirus vectored, recombinant protein, VLP-based, etc) and
advancing knowledge on a range of infections, including rabies, COVID-19 and
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).





As Research Assistant, you will develop your skills in experimental design,
planning and analysis, while making a meaningful contribution to global health
through developing new vaccines. You will be responsible for producing high
quality data using a range of modern laboratory techniques, such as cell
culture (mammalian and microbial), chromatographic protein purification,
ELISA, digital PCR, DNA cloning, flow cytometry and viral culture. You will
also be responsible for developing, following, and adapting experimental
protocols for a range of experimental techniques, such as DNA cloning,
mammalian and microbial cell culture, qPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, viral
culture, chromatographic protein purification and filtration processes (TFF,
depth filtration, etc).





To be successful in this role, you will hold a BSc degree in medical science
or a related discipline along with practical experience of biology, medical
science or similar laboratory work. You will have knowledge of vaccinology,
infectious disease, and/or molecular biology and the ability to work within
established research programmes, with the potential to contribute ideas for
new and improved experiments. You will have excellent communication skills,
including the ability to maintain clear laboratory records, write for
publication, and represent the group at meetings and conferences as well as
good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection
criteria for the post using examples of your skills and



experience.





This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 2 years and is
funded by the Department and SpyBiotech.





Only applications received before 12 midday on Thursday 18 July 2024 will be
considered. Please quote **173115** on all correspondence.