Job Title: Research Associate Protein Structure and Biophysics - Global Biopharmaceutical Contract: 12-month contractLocation: SloughSalary: 16.37 PAYE/ 22.29 Umbrella SRG are working with a Global Biopharmaceutical company to help them find a Research Associate to join their busy team. We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate with experience using tissue culture and performing protein or cell-based assays, preferably in an industry setting.The Research Assistant will perform routine laboratory tasks including molecular biology, DNA preparation, mammalian cell culture and harvesting, membrane preparations, biologics sample aliquoting, inventory management and sample distribution for high throughput screening assays. The successful candidate will be exposed to a variety of discovery projects and receive regular coaching and input from the teams. Key Responsibilities will include:Molecular biology (cloning, transformations, bacterial cell culture), small and large-scale DNA preparationSmall and large scale E. coli protein expression and expression analysis.Maintenance of mammalian cell lines, small and large scale transfections, harvesting of supernatants and cell pelletsMaintenance of insect cells, virus generation and titres, small and large scale expression.Small scale protein purification and analysisPreparation of cell membranesPreparation and maintenance of stock and buffer solutions, ordering of consumablesProtein aliquoting, maintaining accurate records of s