Senior Technician Protein Purification - Switzerland, United Kingdom - CK GROUP

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2 weeks ago

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QLS are recruiting for a Senior Laboratory Technician Biochemistry to join a Growing Biotech start-up based in Aargau on a permanent basis.


The company:

The company is a rapidly growing biotech company focusing on solving structures of membrane protein drug targets (e.g. GPCRs, ion-channels and transporters) for the discovery and optimization of next-generation medicines.

Based on a unique platform for membraneprotein expression, purification and engineering, and preferential access to synchrotron and free electron laser (SLS/SwissFEL) beamlines for X-ray analysis and cryo-EM facilities, they characterize the interaction of small molecules and biotherapeutics withdrug targets in time to impact the discovery of novel therapeutics.


The position:


Key tasks and responsibilities:


Key duties include:


  • Purification of membrane proteins using a variety of chromatographic methods including affinity, ion exchange and size exclusion chromatography
  • Monitoring of protein quality using analytical methods including fluorescencesize exclusion chromatography, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, and ingel fluorescence
  • Documentation of laboratory work and participation in data analysis, use of electronic lab note book for data recording
  • Laboratory organization and maintenance of supplies and equipment
  • Contribution to scientific research on membrane proteins for drug discovery within an experienced team
  • Applicants should have an apprenticeship as laboratory technician and at least 10 years handson experience with protein purification and standard protein analytical techniques
  • Profound experience with HPLC and Äkta instrument handling is required
  • Previous experience with membrane protein biochemistry and work experience in industry is a plus
  • Excellent communication skills and fluency in English are essential, knowledge of German would be advantageous.

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Please could you send any correspondence in English. Please quote job reference 55117 in all correspondence.
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