Protein Scientist
The closing date for this job vacancy has passed. Please visit our Join Us page for current vacancies. If you feel you have the skills and experience and would like to become part of our team please send your speculative CV to jobs@peakproteins.com.
We are looking for a talented protein scientist with an enthusiasm for protein engineering, expression and purification to be part of our rapidly growing team.
Peak Proteins is a vibrant contract research organisation (CRO) that provides research services to clients globally. These services include the engineering of tailored proteins for a variety of different end-uses such as biochemical screening, biophysics, diagnostics and biologics drug discovery. In addition, we perform protein structure determination by X-ray crystallography and provide a protein mass spectrometry service. Our passion is to provide clients with the protein related tools and information they need to successfully progress their projects.
Successful project delivery will be achieved through their own experimental work and by working flexibly with Peak Proteins’ team members; good communication and team working skills are therefore essential.
To be considered you must be able to demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities and experience in some of the techniques involved in protein expression and protein purification using different methods. You must have a BSc/MSc in Biochemistry or a related discipline. Importantly, you should show the enthusiasm and self-motivation required to develop your scientific skills and knowledge further and understand the commercial aspects of working in a CRO. Salary is negotiable and dependent on knowledge and experience of the candidate.
Peak Proteins is currently located on the Alderley Park site in Cheshire; only 18 miles from the heart of Manchester and has easy access to the Peak District, Snowdonia and Lake District national parks.
If you are interested please send your CV and a covering letter to jobs@peakproteins.com by 12th November. Download the Protein Scientist job description PDF.
