Research Technician in Glycoprotein Therapeutics (1072518BJ)

We are looking for a skilled research technician to join the Glycoprotein Therapeutics Laboratory with Biological Sciences at the University of Southampton. This exciting new role requires someone with the skills necessary to express and purify glycoproteins. The group focuses on three main research areas; Cancer Therapeutics, Antibody Therapeutics and HIV immunogen design. 

We are looking for someone who has some experience of protein expression and purification with some basic molecular biology skills. The ideal candidate would have experience in protein expression in mammalian cells, be self-motivated and willing to provide a wide-range of general laboratory support to the group. A wide-range of backgrounds and experience will be considered as full training will be provided.

Be a part of the University of Southampton, an institution in the top one per cent of world universities* and one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive universities. We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities.

* QS World University Rankings 2012-13

You will be working as part of a team in the Glycoprotein Therapeutics Laboratory, led by Prof. Max Crispin, which is predominantly focussed on developing anti-viral vaccines and new antibody-based therapies against cancer (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/biosci/about/staff/mdc1n17.page).

In the Glycoprotein Therapeutics Laboratory we exploit the glycan modifications of proteins in the design of vaccines candidates and glycoprotein-based therapeutics. We have a particular interest in vaccine design against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and in the development of novel antibody-based cancer therapeutics. This involves understanding how glycans impact on protein and viral function, how they are structured, and how we they can be manipulated for therapeutic applications.

You will join a well-established group who are looking for someone who can contribute to its growing success by providing technical assistance in a proactive and collaborative way.

Application procedure

This post is suitable for biochemists or molecular biologists with experience in protein expression and purification. 

For additional information/informal enquiries before submitting your application, contact John Butler, jb31@southampton.ac.uk. 

Part time alternative: Please note that this Technician will be responsible for the production of Glycoproteins which is a continual process once started. If part time candidates were considered they would need to work a minimum of a 4 day week (4 in a row).

Please include a covering letter and full CV in your application.

You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sam Stubbs (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0)23 8059 4046. Please quote reference 1072518BJ on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 12 Nov 2018
Post Type: Technical & Experimental