Job Description

We are currently looking for highly motivated young scientists to join the Antibody Discovery and Optimisation department at UCB’s UK Discovery Research Hub in Slough. Working in the Single B cell Antibody Discovery group, you will be responsible for laboratory-based tasks supporting therapeutic projects and technology development. Using a range of cutting-edge scientific technologies, you will help enable the laboratory to function effectively while adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines. You will receive training in all techniques and will have your own mentor to provide help and advice during your time at UCB. This represents a great opportunity to work in industry-leading laboratories at the cutting edge of drug discovery.

Job Responsibilities

You will be responsible for laboratory-based tasks, which includes designing and running experiments, analysing data. The role will have an emphasis on laboratory automation, to support antibody drug discovery. Techniques will include molecular biology, cell culture, high-throughput screening, as well as maintenance, programming and operation of advanced laboratory automation equipment.

Tasks typically involve:

• Use of specialised software and scripting to control and troubleshoot automated liquid handlers and integrated robotic systems
• Keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability
• Performing experiments accurately to produce data and support scientific investigations
• Analysing and recording experimental data to the agreed standards
• Helping interpret and present results in collaboration with other colleagues
Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks.