Research Assistant

Antibody production specialist

Salary
: £33,500.00 - £35,000.00

Hours
: 37 hours per week

Employment Type
:
Fixed Term/Full Time

Contract Length
:
Fixed-term contract until 31st July 2027

Closing Date
: 30 June 2026

Antibody production specialist

• Responsible for conducting research into transmission of and immunity to influenza viruses
• Analysis of B and T cell responses following influenza infection
• Identify and characterise antigen-specific B cells using flow cytometry
• Contribute to antibody repertoire analysis under supervision
• Cloning and recombinant expression of influenza specific monoclonal antibodies
• Assist in functional testing of monoclonal antibodies, including ELISA, neutralisation, HAI, ADCC, CDC and ADCP assays
• Preparation of virus challenge material and quantification of virus load in tissues
• Assist with conducting influenza animal studies

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant biosciences discipline
• Experience in influenza virological techniques including virus propagation and quantification, microneutralisation and haemagglutination inhibition assays
• Experience in immunology including flow cytometry, analysis of cellular and humoral responses, ELISPOT, proliferation assays, ELISA, ADCC and ADCP
• Ability to effectively prioritise tasks and manage workload under pressure
• Willingness to work outside of standard working hours when required

• Experience of working in a laboratory environment
• Experience in biological containment practices and in working under biosecure conditions
• Experience in working with large animals
• Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Office, data presentation and statistical analyses
• Evidence of experience and vision to carry out scientific research in a multi-disciplinary team