Make your mark for patients

We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Associate / Research Scientist to join our Mass Spectrometry Team, based in Slough, UK.

 

About the role

You will be part of the Protein Structure and Biophysics group supporting NBE and NCE discovery from pre-portfolio investigation through to candidate selection.  This laboratory-based position requires hands-on experience working with LC-MS systems in a multi-disciplinary environment.

 

What you’ll do

Acquire and interpret LC-MS data on protein therapeutic moleculesDevelop methods and follow established LC-MS protocolsTroubleshoot reversed-phase LC-MS systems and take appropriate actionSupport work for multiple projectsClearly communicate results in team and project meetingsMaintain accurate records of experimental procedures

 

Who you’ll work with

Reporting to the group lead and working with senior group members you’ll support the protein production, antibody purification and project teams

 

For this position we are looking for the following education and experience

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with additional laboratory experience (academic or industrial) using mass spectrometryHands-on experience with Thermo Orbitrap or Waters ToF LC-MS systems is beneficialUse of reversed phase UPLC for NBE or NCE analysisKnowledge of protein chemistry and PTMsTroubleshooting and maintenance of LC-MS equipmentAppreciation of antibody and protein expression systems and purification protocolsExcellent organisational, communication, record-keeping, team-working abilities

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! 

About us 
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science. 

Why work with us? 
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential. 

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
 
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.