MAKE YOUR MARK FOR PATIENTS

We are looking for an enthusiastic Scientist to join our Protein Structure and Biophysics Group, based in Slough, UK.

FOR THIS POSITION WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• PhD in relevant field (or BSc with 1–3 years of practical cryo-EM experience)
• Hands-on experience with cryo-EM microscopes
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and optimize experiments
• Appreciation of early-stage drug discovery process
• 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!

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

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design and execute cryo-EM experiments, encompassing sample optimisation, sample preparation, data collection, data processing, atomic model building and structure analysis
• Operate independently in-house Glacios microscope and external Krios microscopes
• Provide structural biology support to multiple projects, while embedded in multidisciplinary teams
• Clearly communicate results in team and project meetings
• Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures