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Primary Objective\nTo help develop the capabilities of mass photometry (MP) for antibody characterisation in bioprocessing.\nHow you'll achieve it\nWorking in the Biology team alongside multidisciplinary engineers, chemists, and biologists, the Applications Scientist, Antibody Characterisation is responsible for designing, testing, and establishing new and optimised assays and workflows for mass photometry, with a focus on robust and reliable antibody measurements across existing and new modalities. \nThe Applications Scientist, Antibody Characterisation will work cross-functionally to translate product requirements into technical solutions and help deliver next generation products, assays and workflows to support the utilisation and diversification of our instruments and consumable products, within existing and new application areas.\nKey responsibilities for this role include: \nDesigning, implementing, and optimizing protocols, assays, and workflows for mass photometry, with a particular focus on antibody measurements.\nRoutine testing of new surfaces, cassettes, calibrants, and reagents, to aid product development.\nProvide technical and scientific insight into the development and delivery of new technologies, assays, workflows, and protocols.\nIdentify and source appropriate biomolecular targets across existing and new modalities, to facilitate product development.\nAnalyse complex data sets to evaluate mass photometry performance, in comparison to alternative methods.\nWork closely with applications specialists, systems engineers, software developers and external partners to deliver new designs or features and application-specific solutions.\nPreparing technical reports, protocols, SOPs, application notes, and user guides to support product adoption and compliance.\nActively participate in the growth of Refeyn’s IP portfolio and identify patentable IP.\nKeep up to date on the cutting-edge advances in the fields of light microscopy, light scattering and single molecule bio-analytics, as well as new modalities within the field of antibodies.\nIdentify new application targets and novel approaches to support our technology roadmap.\nWe are ideally looking for someone with the following skills and experience:\nMSc or PhD in Biolgy, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.\nBackground in protein biochemistry, particularly working with antibodies and characterisation (with knowledge of purification). \nPractical experience designing experiments, developing assays and workflows, and optimising performance of bioanalytical instrumentation.\nExperience working with and analysing biomolecules, and/or biosensors.\nKnowledge and experience of orthogonal techniques for measuring antibodies, such as SPR and/or BLI.\nExceptional problem-solving skills and a creative mind-set.\nAbility to communicate complex scientific ideas.\nExperience preparing technical reports, protocols, SOPs, application notes, and user guides to support product adoption and compliance.\nThe following would also be advantageous: \nWorking knowledge and familiarity with next generation antibodies, such as bispecifics and ADCs\nWorking knowledge of regulatory standards, such as ISO 9001\nFamiliarity with Python\nWe know there is no such thing as the perfect candidate and that there is great value in transferrable skills, so please don’t feel you have to tick all of the above boxes to apply!\nWhy work for Refeyn?\nCompensation and core benefits \nWe anticipate a base salary of £40,000 to £65,0000 for this role, depending on candidate experience \n25 days annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays\nUp to 7% employer matched pension contribution\nPrivate health insurance plus Medicash, critical illness cover, income protection and life insurance\nGive as You Earn and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes.\nAnnual Company and Individual bonus scheme \nPaid volunteer day each year\nFamily Friendly Benefits \nRefeyn offers YellowNest Nursery Scheme to all employees once probation is passed, and new parents can benefit from up to 17 weeks fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave, plus an annual allowance for emergency childcare.\nSupporting your Development\nAll employees receive access to Linkedin Learning which offers thousands of courses to support their personal and professional development. We also run frequent training sessions on both hard and soft skills.\nCreating an Engaging Culture \nRefeyn supports hybrid working where the role allows and offers flexible start and finish times. We also have a subsidised weekly lunch for onsite employees and a vibrant social calendar which includes holiday parties and midsummer festivals plus an annual team budget for managers to plan team-building activities.\nValues-Led \nRefeyn is committed to celebrating each other’s differences and creating a dynamic, driven and diverse culture where everyone can flourish. 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