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DNA Scientist
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 28,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Scientist - DNA and Biochemistry
Location: Cambridge
Contract: Full-time and permanent
Sector: Biotechnology
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience and interview performance
Work Hours: 40 hrs a week, Monday to Friday (09:00 - 17:30)
Our client is an innovative biotechnology company based outside of the centre of Cambridge. They have built a platform to synthesise DNA and RNA which provides exciting possibilities for ensuring cheaper, faster and more accurate DNA / gene constructs than traditional plasmid-based methods. They work with external partners to develop gene therapy projects and have some internal projects too. Additionally they have AAV and Lipid-nanoparticle technology platforms in-house. In a key phase of their growth, our client is looking to bring a DNA Scientist to their process development team on a full-time and permanent basis.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity suitable for a BSc / MSc holder in a Biological discipline, alongside additional laboratory experience (either in industry or academia). As a DNA Scientist, you will be responsible for:
* Supporting the process development and tech transfer functions with synthetic DNA projects.
* Validating and optimising various molecular biology and biochemistry experiments to enable efficient product development and transfer to manufacturing. This may include: DNA handling, PCR, gel electrophoresis, capillary electrophoresis, TFF, AKTA purification (ion exchange, affinity chromatography, size exclusion etc), DNA quantification (nanodrop / Qubit) etc.
* Optimise and improve processes within the DNA team, working alongside other teams including R&D and manufacturing.
* Record scientific data in accordance with company policy and presenting data to internal teams.
* Attending company / team meetings.
Skills and Experience Needed
The ideal candidate will have the following:
* BSc / MSc in Biology / Biochemistry and an additional 1+ year of laboratory experience gained in academia or industry (essential, equivalent experience okay)
* Must have proven experience in designing experiments and planning experiment schedules (essential)
* Prior experience in DNA and molecular biology, with experience in some of the following techniques: micropipetting, gel electrophoresis, DNA quantification (Spectrophotometry / Qubit / nanodrop), PCR, cloning, primer design (essential)
* Prior experience in one of more of the following: Tangential flow filtration (TFF), capillary electrophoresis or AKTA systems (SEC, IEX, affinity) (desired)
* Excellent attention to detail. (essential)
* Ability to work effectively in a team and individually (essential)
* Experience working in an industrial biological laboratory (desired)
* Right to work in the UK without need for future visa sponsorship (essential)
The Package
As an up-and-coming Cambridge Biotech, our client is able to offer a competitive salary, progression options and benefits package including private pensionBefore You Apply
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