Senior Molecular Geneticist - Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - OBN Ltd

Description

At least 2 years postdoctoral experience or equivalent in a related field of research, ideally involving CNS disorders.
Strong professional track record evidenced by high quality publications.

Sufficient specialist knowledge of molecular and cellular biology to develop/follow research programmes and methodologies - nucleic acid and protein extraction, handling and quality control, manipulation and analysis: Western blotting, ELISA, quantitative PCR, reverse transcription, expression analysis, 3' and 5' RACE.

Experience with:
Analysis of mRNA
Mammalian cell culture systems (PC12, SH5Y5 cell lines)
Gene manipulation techniques and analysis (transient and stable transfection, siRNA, CRISPR, gene editing).
Imaging techniques – immunofluorescence, confocal, wide field microscopy.
Molecular cloning techniques (transformation, plasmid isolation, site directed mutagenesis)

Knowledge of bioinformatic webtools
Enthusiastic and conscientious
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact with colleagues of all ages and expertise including industrial placement interns
Ability to build contacts and participate in internal and external networks for the exchange of information and collaboration.
Ability to troubleshoot
Ability to use initiative to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the company research portfolio
The post offers the opportunity of working within a fast-paced lab environment.

The successful candidate will be part of the scientific group, complemented by a strong managerial team who oversee the general administrative affairs of the company.

Salary to be negotiated, dependent on experience and qualifications. Start date ASAP from the beginning of 2024.
Further background information on Neuro-Bio can be obtained from the website ( ). Please send applications including a CV and the names of 2 referees to Sara Garcia Ratés (sara.-).
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