Senior Scientist - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Talentspa

Talentspa
Talentspa
Verified Company
Cambridge, United Kingdom

4 days ago

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Our client have an opportunity for a Senior Scientist to join their team and contribute to the development of their proprietary technology

The Base Editing R&D team consists of multiple scientists across their two sites in Cambridge (UK) and Boulder (Colorado).

They work in a collaborative and supportive environment where everyone gets a chance to contribute to the success of their projects.

They are a friendly team; They meet regularly for group meetings and journal clubs and interact widely across the company.

There are great opportunities for training and development.


Location:
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire


Contract type: 9-12 months FTC


Salary:
Competitive


Senior Scientist Duties:


  • Plan and perform proofofconcept experiments in therapeutically relevant cell types
  • Design and perform experiments independently, in accordance with project plans
  • Analyse and interpret experimental data; troubleshoot, discuss results, identify next steps, and the escalation of key data.
  • To contribute to ideas and help shape future project direction
  • Prepare high quality data packages, reports, conference presentations, etc, clearly disseminating the results of your work to internal stakeholders and external partners
  • Report on milestone delivery and project status
  • Be an effective team member in supporting the research and development functions in Horizon
  • Occasionally provide support to the commercial team through the preparation of highquality data packages.

Senior Scientist Requirements:


  • A Ph.
D. in a relevant field (such as cell biology/genetics/immunology or a closely related field) with minimum 2 years post-doc experience

  • Experience with human primary cells (including haematopoietic stem cells and Tcells)
  • Experience with gene editing technologies
  • Experience with phenotypic cellbased assays and molecular biology methods
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent team player with a cando approach
  • Excellent troubleshooting and ability to adapt quickly to evolving priorities.

Desirable:


  • Industry experience
  • Application of gene editing technologies to therapeutic targets
  • Experience with technologies for gene editing offtarget identification
  • Experience with NGS technologies.

About the Company:


Our client is a leading life science company that delivers science-driven research solutions advancing the understanding of the genetic basis of disease and the delivery of better healthcare outcomes for patients.

They act as a discovery partner for leadingpharma and biotech companies worldwide, providing research services and tools to support the development of personalised medicines.


  • They are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression,sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. They are committed to a culturally diverse workforce._
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