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    Development Scientist - Oxford, United Kingdom - Oxford Nanopore Technologies

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    Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and a commercial presence in many global locations across the US, APAC and Europe.

    Oxford Nanopore employs from multiple subject areas including nanopore science, molecular biology and applications, informatics, engineering, electronics, manufacturing and commercialisation. The management team, led by CEO Dr Gordon Sanghera, has a track record of delivering disruptive technologies to the market.

    Oxford Nanopore's sequencing platform is the only technology that offers real-time analysis, in fully scalable formats from pocket to population scale, that can analyse native DNA or RNA and sequence any length of fragment to achieve short to ultra-long read lengths. Our goal is to enable the analysis of any living thing, by anyone, anywhere

    We are looking for a motivated individual with good lab-based skills to join our Applied Development team as a Scientist. This position supports the development of new nanopore sample preparation kits for use in diagnostic / clinical applications.

    The Details...

    Our Applied Development team is responsible for the development, optimisation, and verification of sequencing preparation products which are designed to handle a large variety of DNA and RNA sample types, specific to customer's needs. Reporting to the Applied and Regulated Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in development of new protocols and biochemical components, and their deployment into new and existing sample-preparation products.

    Hands-on experience in two or more of the following areas is required:

  • Handling and characterisation of DNA/RNA and proteins.
  • Experience in DNA/RNA extraction.
  • Execution of biochemical/biophysical assays (e.g. RT-qPCR and/or other fluorescence and plate-based techniques).
  • Experience with assay design, development, and optimisation.
  • Responsibilities include:
  • Development, optimisation, and verification of preparation workflows
  • Development of Biochemical and biophysical assays.
  • Testing / optimising new components prior to release.
  • Operation of our Nanopore range of sequencing devices and associated software.
  • Data analysis (from basic data manipulation to more complex bioinformatic pipelines.)
  • What We're Looking For...

    The successful candidate will hold a degree in physical, chemical, or biological sciences and will have good laboratory experience (several years' experience in a similar environment). The candidate should have a strong attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.

    Training will be given and, as such, a willingness to learn and develop is essential.

    Applications are encouraged from highly motivated individuals who enjoy taking on new challenges, are quickly adaptable in an exciting and fast-paced environment, and who perform well under pressure.

    We offer outstanding benefits to include an attractive bonus, generous pension contributions, private healthcare and an excellent starting salary. Based within beautiful, landscaped surroundings with tree-lined walks, water features and a lake, all of which make for a wonderful working environment.

    If you are looking to utilise your skills to really make a difference to humankind, then consider joining our team and apply today



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