At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and manufacture peptide libraries for innovative diagnostic tools.
- Company: Join Virax Biolabs, a cutting-edge biotech company in Glasgow.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, stock options, and generous leave.
- Other info: Dynamic lab environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on health with precision diagnostics and research.
- Qualifications: BSc/MSc in Chemistry, with skills in peptide synthesis preferred.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Virax Biolabs UK Ltd is an innovative biotechnology company focused on immune-response detection technologies.
The company is developing its flagship Virax Immune™ profiling platform, aimed at supporting the development of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assays for chronic and post-infectious conditions, including Long Covid, Lyme disease and ME/CFS.
In parallel, Virax Biolabs is expanding Immune Select, a portfolio of products and services supporting immunology and clinical research.
We are recruiting a Research Associate to join our team at Bio City Glasgow.
In this role, your primarily focus will be on the development and manufacturing of peptide libraries supporting both our diagnostic platform development and research product activities.
The position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of precision diagnostic tools, while building and expanding our in-house peptide manufacturing capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Synthesis of peptides using automated peptide synthesisers and development of analytical methods to purify and characterise peptides.
- Execute experiments following standard operating procedures.
- Maintain and operate laboratory equipment. Troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise.
- Monitor inventory levels of laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables.
- Document all experimental procedures and results in accordance with our Quality Management System
What your background should like
- BSc/MSc in Chemistry or related Chemical Science.
- Capable of immediate independent laboratory work.
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and teamwork abilities.
- Experience in peptide synthesis, purification and analysis would be preferred.
- What Virax Biolabs Offers
We offer a competitive compensation package, designed to reward performance while supporting long-term growth and flexibility.
- Competitive base salary, aligned with experience
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Employee stock option scheme
- 28 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays
- Pension scheme with 6% employer and 2% employee contributions
Research Associate – Peptide Chemistry in Motherwell employer: Virax Biolabs
At Virax Biolabs, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our R&D Scientists to make meaningful contributions to the field of immunology. Located in a vibrant area, we offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in IVD development, ensuring that our employees are at the forefront of scientific advancement.
