Molecular Biologist - Oxford, United Kingdom - CyanoCapture

Description

• A PhD or MS in Phycology/Microbiology/Synthetic Biology or similar areas and/or considerable experience working in the area of molecular microbiology or phycology.
• Published peer review work in above mentioned scientific areas.
• Ability to think innovatively and develop novel strategies to alter desired traits in algae via targeted genetic manipulations.
• Ensure transformation and phenotyping of strains are conducted in a timely and organised manner, and meticulous records of clones and strains are maintained.
• Responsible for day-to-day co-ordination of your lab activities with other lab members such as planning, execution and analysis of experiments.
• Ability to communicate and work with others team members like engineers, management etc. in developing innovative and cost-effective methods in upstream and downstream processes.

• Experience working with CRISPR is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of working in industry and/or with industry-led projects.
• Cultivation of microalgae at lab and pilot scales.
• Experience guiding interns or other graduate students.

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

• Oxford, OX4 4GB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Master's (required)