Associate Scientist - Cambridge, United Kingdom - TEC Partners

TEC Partners

Verified Company

Cambridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

TEC Partners are working with an exciting synthetic biology company based in Cambridge that is revolutionising DNA synthesis technology.

Their process aims to address the current limitations of gene synthesis and to provide the means to bring laboratory platforms to an industrial scale.

The company brings together multidisciplinary scientists from various areas of expertise, including biological and chemical scientists, and mechanical and software engineers.

They are currently looking for an Associate Scientist to join their synthesis team for a fixed-term 6-month contract with the aim to support prototype instrument development and testing, as the company goes through an exciting stage towards commercialising their DNA synthesis platform.

Responsibilities

Running experiments and tests for prototype instruments
Preparing buffers, solutions, and reagents
Recording and reporting experimental data
Being responsible for instrument calibration, verification, and regular checks
Lab management responsibilities, such as stock management, batch tracking, and ordering
Quality control of the reagents

Requirements:

Degree in Chemistry (BSc or MSc)
Academic or industrial chemistry lab experience
Good understanding of chemistry laboratory equipment
Very good knowledge of lab safety procedures and requirements
Knowledge and experience in handling chemical reagents
Computer literacy: MS Word, MS Excel, electronic lab notebooks; willingness to learn working with sample management and ordering systems
Ability to analyse and interpret data and communicate it with accuracy and clarity

Advantageous experience