Research Assistant – Antibody Generation

Who are we?

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds.

Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The Opportunity

Teva has a fantastic opportunity for a Research Assistant in Antibody Generation. This role will contribute to the single B cell screening workflows for therapeutic antibody discovery by employing sequencing, antibody expression and cell assay techniques.

“If you’re passionate about research and want to further develop your scientific skills, this is the opportunity for you.”

How You’ll Spend your Day

This is a laboratory-based role within the Antibody Generation team where you will undertake a range of activities including general tissue culture and maintenance of mammalian cell lines, executing single B cell workflows including; antibody sequencing, cloning, mammalian expression, confirmatory assays and protein purification, generation of reagents for immunisations and screening.

There will be opportunities to learn new technologies and techniques and expand your knowledge in your areas of interest.

You will be required to keep detailed and accurate experimental records and to present your work in internal meetings.

Your Experiences and Qualifications

A BSc (Hons) in life sciences with emphasis on molecular biology or similar In depth knowledge of general molecular biology techniques required

High level of proficiency and experience in RNA/DNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, PCR, DNA sequencing, cloning and vector design

Strong experience in mammalian cell culture techniques

Previous experience with SPR techniques and/or cell analysis by flow cytometry will be highly regarded

Additional knowledge of protein biochemistry techniques will be advantageous

Excellent attention to detail, good communication, documentation skills and ability to multi-task

Keen interest in learning new technology and an imagination for practical application will be highly valued

Team player with flexible approach to work and commitment to continuous development

Make A Difference With Teva Pharmaceuticals

Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter summarising why you are suitable for this position.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Function

Research & Development