Research Associate – Peptide Chemistry

Job description

Virax Biolabs UK Ltd is an innovative biotechnology company focused on immune-response detection technologies. The company is developing its flagship ViraxImmune™ profiling platform, aimed at supporting the development of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assays for chronic and post-infectious conditions, including Long Covid, Lyme disease and ME/CFS. In parallel, Virax Biolabs is expanding ImmuneSelect, a portfolio of products and services supporting immunology and clinical research.

We are recruiting a Research Associate to join our team at BioCity Glasgow. In this role, your primarily focus will be on the development and manufacturing of peptide libraries supporting both our diagnostic platform development and research product activities. The position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of precision diagnostic tools, while building and expanding our in-house peptide manufacturing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Synthesis of peptides using automated peptide synthesisers and development of analytical methods to purify and characterise peptides.
• Execute experiments following standard operating procedures.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment. Troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise.
• Monitor inventory levels of laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables.
• Document all experimental procedures and results in accordance with our Quality Management System

What your background should like:

• BSc/MSc in Chemistry or related Chemical Science.
• Capable of immediate independent laboratory work.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and teamwork abilities.
• Experience in peptide synthesis, purification and analysis would be preferred.

What Virax Biolabs Offers

We offer a competitive compensation package, designed to reward performance while supporting long-term growth and flexibility.

• Competitive base salary, aligned with experience
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Employee stock option scheme
• 28 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Pension scheme with 6% employer and 2% employee contributions

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Motherwell

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English