Research Technician in Glycoprotein Therapeutics

We are looking for someone who has some experience of protein expression and purification with some basic molecular biology skills at a skill level equivalent to achievement of HNC, A-Level or NVQ3. The ideal candidate would have experience in protein expression in mammalian cells, be self-motivated and willing to provide a wide-range of general laboratory support to the group. A wide-range of backgrounds and experience will be considered as full training will be provided.

Be a part of the University of Southampton one of the UK's research-intensive universities. We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities.

You will be working as part of a team in the Glycoprotein Therapeutics Laboratory, led by Prof. Max Crispin, which is predominantly focussed on developing anti-viral vaccines and new antibody-based therapies against cancer ( https://www.southampton.ac.uk/biosci/about/staff/mdc1n17.page ).

In the Glycoprotein Therapeutics Laboratory we exploit the glycan modifications of proteins in the design of vaccines candidates and glycoprotein-based therapeutics. We have a particular interest in vaccine design against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and in the development of novel antibody-based cancer therapeutics. This involves understanding how glycans impact on protein and viral function, how they are structured, and how we they can be manipulated for therapeutic applications.

You will join a well-established group who are looking for someone who can contribute to its growing success by providing technical assistance in a proactive and collaborative way.

This Technician will be responsible for the production of Glycoproteins which is a continual process once started. If part time candidates were considered they would need to work a minimum of a 4 day week.

Application procedure:

This post is suitable for biochemists or molecular biologists with experience in protein expression and purification.

For additional information/informal enquiries before submitting your application, contact Lydia Doherty, l.k.doherty@southampton.ac.uk .

Please include a covering letter and full CV in your application.

You should submit your completed online application via the apply online button below. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sam Stubbs (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0)23 8059 4046. Please quote reference 1181419BJ on all correspondence.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.