At a Glance
- Tasks: Support exciting proteomics projects and collaborate with researchers on groundbreaking cancer research.
- Company: Join a leading research institute focused on innovative cancer solutions.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, develop skills, and contribute to impactful research.
- Other info: Dynamic lab environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a difference in cancer research while honing your scientific skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in biochemistry or molecular biology; passion for cancer research is key.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
- Support mass spectrometry-based proteomics projects across associated IGC laboratories.
- Consult colleagues and collaborators on experimental design and approaches to enable optimal data generation.
- Prepare biological samples for proteomic analysis, including protein extraction, quantification, digestion, peptide clean up and related quality control steps.
- Use and adapt established bioinformatic pipelines to analyse, quantify and interpret the experimental data.
- Support researchers using proteomic approaches to study brain tumour biology, treatment response and mechanisms of therapeutic resistance.
- Maintain accurate experimental records, sample inventories and data management systems.
- Contribute and develop reproducible and standardised workflows across multiple projects and research groups.
- Assist with ordering, stock management, reagent preparation and general laboratory organisation.
Requirements
- Motivation to apply mass spectrometry, proteomics and molecular biology techniques to important questions in cancer research.
- Experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, analytical laboratory work or related experimental techniques.
- Familiarity with protein based workflows, such as protein extraction, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation or sample preparation for proteomics.
- Working knowledge of common scientific software, data handling tools and quantitative analysis packages is desirable.
- Previous experience with mass spectrometry, proteomics sample preparation, LC MS/MS workflows or facility based research support is desirable but not essential.
- Hard Skills
- Biochemistry
- Analytical Laboratory Work
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Western Blotting
- Immunoprecipitation
- Sample Preparation for Proteomics
- Quantitative Analysis
- LC MS/MS Workflows
- Soft Skills
- Collaboration
- Consultation
- Organizational Skills
Research Assistant in Edinburgh employer: Jobtailor
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