Research Technician in Glycoprotein Therapeutics (Part-time)

Part Time Fixed Term for 6 months

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 manufacture pseudoviruses. The group focuses on three main research areas; Cancer Therapeutics, Antibody Therapeutics, and HIV-1 immunogen design. 

We are looking for someone who has experience in mammalian cell culture to support the production of non-replicating pseudoviruses. The ideal candidate would have experience in mammalian cell culture, 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.

This flexible role is offered on a part-time basis (0.4 FTE). The role is based within the laboratory at the Highfield Campus of the University of Southampton and will not involve working from home. We can accommodate a wide range of working hours across the week (within the working hours of the laboratory) provided good communication is maintained with immediate colleagues within the laboratory.  

Be a part of the University of Southampton. We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities.

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/purification. 

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

Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.

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