Compound Discovery Technician

At Bactobio we use stateoftheart data collection methods and a range of innovative bioinformatic approaches to unlock the potential of previously unexplored microbes. So far we have cultured more than 3000 diverse species and we continue to grow our unique library and increase our microbial capture rates using metagenomics and machine learning. We apply liquidhandling robotics and design of experiment methods to efficiently explore this novel genetic and chemical space and exploit it for antimicrobial discovery.
The compound discovery platform is supported by a dedicated analytical chemistry suite encompassing flashcolumn chromatography analytical and preparative HPLC systems QToF LCMS and access to 800 MHz NMR spectroscopy facilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Screening and Analytical Chemistry teams in the extraction of microbial samples
• Supporting compound separation by HPLC
• LCMS sample preparation and data collection
• Meticulous data recording sample tracking and upload
• Maintenance and upkeep of the analytical chemistry laboratory and equipment
• Ownership of project(s) and upskilling in various areas of the Bactobio pipeline

You should have:

• A Masters degree or above in chemistry or a BSc in chemistry plus equivalent experience
• Experience preparing extracts from biological samples
• Experience with chromatography methods including HPLC and LCMS
• Interest in biotechnology and enthusiasm for scientific discovery
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team

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