Senior Researcher
Recombinant Proteins & Diagnostics
- Salamanca (Spain)
Are you a molecular biologist or biochemist with vast experience in recombinant proteins?
Do you feel that you have outgrown your current position, or that your career has come to a standstill?
Are you passionate about your work and would like to see it applied on a global level with genuine benefits for humanity?
Would you like to work for a Spanish consolidated company that is keen to attract and nurture top scientific talent?
Why do we ask?
Immunostep (Salamanca, Spain) is seeking to appoint a Senior Researcher in Recombinant Proteins & Diagnostics to work in the beautiful city of Salamanca. Are you the one?
Who are Immunostep?
This rapidly growing biotechnology company began its life over twenty years as a spin-off of Salamanca University.
They hold distribution and licensing deals in over twenty countries around the world and boast a wide range of diagnosis and clinical research products.
Besides, they have led national and international research projects and received numerous awards for their work.
Their goal is to become a global leader in early diagnosis of cancer, infectious and immune system diseases.
Are you a molecular biologist or biochemist with vast experience in recombinant proteins?
Do you feel that you have outgrown your current position, or that your career has come to a standstill?
Are you passionate about your work and would like to see it applied on a global level with genuine benefits for humanity?
Would you like to work for a Spanish consolidated company that is keen to attract and nurture top scientific talent?
Why do we ask?
Immunostep (Salamanca, Spain) is seeking to appoint a Senior Researcher in Recombinant Proteins & Diagnostics to work in the beautiful city of Salamanca. Are you the one?
Who are Immunostep?
This rapidly growing biotechnology company began its life over twenty years as a spin-off of Salamanca University.
They hold distribution and licensing deals in over twenty countries around the world and boast a wide range of diagnosis and clinical research products.
Besides, they have led national and international research projects and received numerous awards for their work.
Their goal is to become a global leader in early diagnosis of cancer, infectious and immune system diseases.
Is this job for me? Yes, if…
- You are specialist in cloning and recombinant protein expression and purification.
- You hold demonstrable knowledge and experience of relevant functions or, ideally, a doctorate.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Ok, so what can you offer me?
- An ongoing contract from the R&D Department, reporting directly to senior management
- Potential for career development, with excellent promotion prospects for a future with the company.
- Freedom to continue writing scientific articles while your research is applied to products available on the market.
- A pleasant, collaborative, innovative and stimulating work environment.
- A flexible starting time tailored to employees’ individual preferences, and a working day of 8 hours.
Is this job for me? Yes, if…
- You are specialist in cloning and recombinant protein expression and purification.
- You hold demonstrable knowledge and experience of relevant functions or, ideally, a doctorate.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Ok, so what can you offer me?
- An ongoing contract from the R&D Department, reporting directly to senior management
- Potential for career development, with excellent promotion prospects for a future with the company.
- Freedom to continue writing scientific articles while your research is applied to products available on the market.
- A pleasant, collaborative, innovative and stimulating work environment.
- A flexible starting time tailored to employees’ individual preferences, and a working day of 8 hours.
What duties will I have?
You will be responsible for:
- Fine-tuning and optimising production protocols, purifying and characterising recombinant proteins in expression systems such as bacteria, mammals, yeasts and insects.
- Generating expression vectors for recombinant protein production.
- Transforming cells with these vectors, cell culture for expression and purification of recombinant proteins.
- Conducting essential molecular biology techniques to evaluate the validity of the genome constructions and their effect on the cell line and characterisation of recombinant proteins.
Is there anything else I need to know?
- The offer is open exclusively to researchers with EU work permits.
- You should be a very self-reliant person who can bring something to the company, as you will be our main expert in your field.
- You will lead projects, so you will need to be very autonomous and proactive.
- A successful track record in obtaining public funding for previous research projects is also desirable.
How can I apply?
If interested, you can apply via the following link or by contacting Manolo Castellano at mcastellano@talentocientifico.com or by phone (+34 623192540).
If you think this is the project for you, please attach your 2/3-page CV and a cover letter in two separated files.
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