Research Associate / Scientist, Antibody Production Sciences

at  UCB

MAKE YOUR MARK FOR PATIENTS

We are looking for a skilled Protein Biochemist who is innovative and enthusiastic to join our small-scale Antibody Production and Automation Team as a Research Associate / Scientist in Slough, UK.

ABOUT US

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This permanent position involves producing antibody proteins to support all research activities at scales ranging from 2 ml to 200 ml. The ideal candidate will have industry experience in mammalian cell culture, antibody purification, quality analysis, and automation.
This role is ideal for someone who has a strong desire to progress early in their career, who is passionate about antibody production research and eager to work with novel technologies.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform small-scale transient mammalian transfections and purify expressed monoclonal antibodies using automated techniques.
• Organise work effectively and manage time to work on multiple projects.
• Interpret data to identify purification and product quality abnormalities, alert stakeholders, and consider possible solutions.
• Aid in the development and implementation of automated/robotic high-throughput transient expression, purification, and Quality Check technologies.
• Learn and apply new computational languages and tools to support automation, data analysis, and process optimisation in antibody expression and purification workflows.
• Maintain diligent record-keeping of experimental methods and results via electronic laboratory notebooks and online registration systems.
• Maintain lab equipment to high standards, including assisting with maintenance and cleaning protocols.

INTERESTED? FOR THIS ROLE WE’RE LOOKING F9OR THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Biochemistry or Biotechnology with some practical experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience in cell culture, especially with mammalian cell hosts such as CHO and HEK.
• Proficiency in aseptic technique and maintenance of cell stocks.
• Experience with antibody/protein purification techniques and AKTA Purification platforms.
• Familiarity with automated or high-throughput purification platforms (Tecan, Janus, Hamilton and ChemSpeed platforms) and analytical assays (e.g., UPLC/Empower, HPLC/Chemstations).
• Competence in protein characterisation techniques: Analytical SEC, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and Mass spectrometry.
• Proficiency in using Excel spreadsheets and logistics databases.
  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!