Make your mark for patients
We are looking foran enthusiastic Scientist to join our Protein Structure and Biophysics Group, based in Slough, UK.
About the role
You will be part of the Cryo-EM team within the Protein Structure Group providing integrative structural biology support to NBE and NCE discovery projects. Our on-site cryo-EM facility, equipped with a Glacios, Falcon 4i and two Vitrobot Mark IV, together with regular access to Krios microscope, is strongly positioned to support an evolving and forward-looking research environment. This laboratory-based position requires hands-on experience of cryo-EM microscopes.
Who you’ll work with
Reporting to the cryo-EM Principal Scientist, working alongside structural biologists and project teams in the UK, US and Belgium.
What you’ll do
1. Design and execute cryo-EM experiments, encompassing sample optimisation, sample preparation, data collection, data processing, atomic model building and structure analysis
2. Operate independently in-house Glacios microscope and external Krios microscopes
3. Provide structural biology support to multiple projects, while embedded in multidisciplinary teams
4. Clearly communicate results in team and project meetings
5. Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures
For this position we are looking for the following education and experience
6. PhD in relevant field (or BSc with 1–3 years of practical cryo-EM experience)
7. Hands-on experience with cryo-EM microscopes
8. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and optimize experiments
9. Appreciation of early-stage drug discovery process
10. Excellent organisational, communication, record-keeping, data management and team-working abilities
Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!