Senior Scientist (Protein Purification Team Lead)

Company Description

For over 20 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together in new ways. We need your own unique perspective as well as this of our people to make an always greater impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly bring progress forward.

Job Description

The Protein Sciences team at Cambridge performs protein production, purification and analysis. The successful candidate will lead a team within our wider Cambridge Protein Sciences team to deliver proteins for internal and external customers.

The role would suit a Protein Purification (AKTA) expert ideally with experience in some of the following, molecular biology, protein expression and protein analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of scientists to deliver proteins of high quality to both internal and external customers
• Develop and grow team members (both technical and soft skills) 
• Purify proteins using systems such as AKTAs
• Express proteins (Bacterial, Insect cell & Mammalian systems)
• Contribute to additional activities within the team, as required
• Communicate clearly with managers and the Protein Sciences team, providing delivery dates and the necessary documentation and clearly presented lab results to support ongoing and completed work
• Document experiments and procedures in laboratory notebooks, analysing and presenting experimental data within internal meetings, and participate in the drafting and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
• Role model working in a safe and efficient working environment in the Laboratory and ensure the safety of your colleagues and visitors, and support team adherence to all health and safety guidelines
• Maintain high quality standards within the lab; ensuring the lab is compliant with all external and internal quality standards, including ISO9001

Qualifications

About you

This position would suit a Purification expert, wanting to lead a team of talented scientists to deliver high quality proteins. The position would suit a hardworking, enthusiastic, leader who is able to function effectively in a fast-paced and sociable team environment.

You will have a PhD in a life sciences-related subject with at least 5-10 years relevant experience or a Master’s degree in a life sciences-related subject with at least 7 years’ relevant working experience.

Extensive hands-on experience in protein purification (including AKTAs) is essential along with a working knowledge of protein expression and either molecular biology, or protein analytics.

A track record of leading a team in a high paced environment is essential, with a focus on both delivery and team growth.

Abilities to apply a good scientific rationale to problems and to analyse and draw conclusions from data are important for this role.
If this sounds like you and you’d like to be a part of a fast paced, growing business with the vision to become the most influential company and best-loved brand in life sciences please apply now!

Additional Information

We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter which is why, in addition to market competitive salaries, we offer you a flexible benefits package which is tailored to your unique needs and support your financial, physical and emotional wellbeing. This includes 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave as well as highly flexible working and much more. Besides, your development will be integral to your experience here. You will grow alongside other talented minds, in ways you may often find unexpected.

When people come together, incredible things happen. Here you’ll work in a safe environment where you can be who you truly are. We’ll champion and celebrate your uniqueness throughout your journey with us. This is how we excel at partnering with the scientific community no matter the challenge, ultimately helping solve the world’s most critical diseases. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Abcam.

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