Scientist/Senior Scientist position Protein purification, Evotec, Abingdon, UK
Applications are sought for a Scientist/Senior Scientist position in the Protein Production team at Evotec Job Description: Based at Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Evotec offer integrated services which cover the entire drug discovery and development process. Our skills and expertise make us the clear partner of choice for the world's major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. We generate value for our customers by accelerating the discovery and development process, managing risk and reducing the time and cost of bringing new drugs to the market. Position Details Working within a multidisciplinary project team, your main task will be the expression and purification of proteins for structural studies. Experience Requirements Ideally you will have a B.Sc. or PhD in a life science or related discipline, with proven relevant industrial experience being an advantage. You will have a strong background with hands-on lab experience in the following areas: * Expression of proteins in E. coli * Purification of proteins by affinity, ion exchange and size exclusion chromatography * Use of AKTA purification system * Experience in high throughput expression and purification for structural studies would be an advantage You will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic, hardworking and able to work on your own initiative. Computer literacy, analytical problem solving skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Applications must be submitted via the careers page on the Evotec web-site (http://www.evotec.com/en/careers/united_kingdom.aspx) Evotec (UK) Ltd is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registration number:2674265. Registered office: 114 Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4SA, United Kingdom.
