Technical Specialist (Research)

The role

We are seeking a Technical Specialist to support snake venom research in the Berger-Schaffitzel lab at the University of Bristol. 

The research includes state-of-the-art protein engineering and expression technology; baculoviral insect cell expression systems; and cutting-edge molecular biology, protein biochemistry, synthetic biology, structural biology and biophysics approaches. The Berger-Schaffitzel group has access to state-of-the-art facilities for protein expression; access to modern biophysical instrumentation (surface plasmon resonance, dynamic light scattering, isothermal calorimetry, CD and fluorescence spectrometers) and cryo-EM.

This UKRI funded project on snake venoms is part of a collaboration of the Berger-Schaffitzel and the Berger labs at Bristol, with Professor Nicholas Casewell at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, who is a leading experts in venom analysis (using transcriptomics and proteomics approaches) and snakebite envenoming treatments.

What will you be doing?

The role holder will provide technical support for research activities within the Berger-Schaffitzel laboratory including for example: Planning, laboratory management and coordination including equipment maintenance; maintenance of specialist laboratory stocks and supplies; molecular biology; protein expression, purification and characterisation; Monitoring of health and safety policies and procedures; and coordination with the broader technical team across the Biomedical Sciences Building. 

You should apply if

• You have interest in or experience with molecular biology techniques, protein expression and protein purification techniques, biochemical and biophysical analysis.
• Keen interest in scientific questions under investigation in the lab coupled with a desire to learn/advance skills in new techniques.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and have flexible working practice.
• Possess good organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise and work independently and as part of a busy and vibrant team.
• Good communication skills, including excellent written and oral presentation skills in English.

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Christiane Berger-Schaffitzel via email: christiane.berger-schaffitzel@bristol.ac.uk or tel: +44 117 4557513.  

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