Research Assistant
Job in
City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Biotech Research, Research Assistant/Associate, Research Scientist, Biomedical Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Support mass spectrometry-based proteomics projects across associated IGC laboratories.
- Consult colleagues and collaborators on experimental design and approaches to enable optimal data generation.
- Prepare biological samples for proteomic analysis, including protein extraction, quantification, digestion, peptide clean‑up and related quality‑control steps.
- Use and adapt established bioinformatic pipelines to analyse, quantify and interpret the experimental data.
- Support researchers using proteomic approaches to study brain tumour biology, treatment response and mechanisms of therapeutic resistance.
- Maintain accurate experimental records, sample inventories and data‑management systems.
- Contribute and develop reproducible and standardised workflows across multiple projects and research groups.
- Assist with ordering, stock management, reagent preparation and general laboratory organisation.
- Motivation to apply mass spectrometry, proteomics and molecular biology techniques to important questions in cancer research.
- Experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, analytical laboratory work or related experimental techniques.
- Familiarity with protein‑based workflows, such as protein extraction, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation or sample preparation for proteomics.
- Working knowledge of common scientific software, data handling tools and quantitative analysis packages is desirable.
- Previous experience with mass spectrometry, proteomics sample preparation, LC‑MS/MS workflows or facility‑based research support is desirable but not essential.
- Biochemistry
- Analytical Laboratory Work
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Western Blotting
- Immunoprecipitation
- Sample Preparation for Proteomics
- Quantitative Analysis
- LC‑MS/MS Workflows
- Collaboration
- Consultation
- Organizational Skills
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