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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.

In the Glycoprotein Therapeutics Laboratory, we exploit the glycan modifications of proteins in the design of vaccine 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 protein and viral function, how they are structured, and how we can manipulate them for therapeutic applications.

You will join a well-established group 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 or informal enquiries before submitting your application, contact John Butler at jb31@southampton.ac.uk.

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

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

The University is a signatory of the Technician Commitment and a partner affiliate of the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC). We are committed to supporting our technical staff and offer a wide range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration, and career development. We really value all our technical staff and recognize the broad range of skills they have in support of education, research, and enterprise activities. By joining, you will be part of a bigger technical community, offering support and guidance.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance, contact Recruitment at +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.