Job title: R&D Technologist Location: Cambridge Contract Length: 12 months Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week Pay Rate: £15.83 About the Role We are currently looking for a Technologist to join our clients Cell Expression Systems R&D team in Cambridge, to contribute to the execution of analytical activities for multiple projects. Core responsibilities include: Assist with sample analysis to generate data for decision making across multiple projects with other senior analytical scientists Perform sample purification, product quantification and product quality analysis including but not limited to PrA HPLC, SEC, CE-SDS and icIEF Solution preparations - including analytical buffers, media and feed where required Monthly mycoplasma testing General lab housekeeping e.g. stock checks, instrument calibrations when required Work closely with multiple R&D teams to deliver solutions or improvements in recombinant protein manufacturing Maintain accurate and timely records to appropriate quality standards Actively keep aware of relevant academic literature Contribute ideas and opinions to aid the development of new methods and/or technologies 85% lab-based role using experience and knowledge Key requirements: Previous practical experience in an analytical laboratory with a focus on protein characterisation, with aseptic practical experience Knowledge and practical expertise in chromatography and electrophoresis techniques (e....