- Work as part of the Platform Development team
- Plan and execute projects, assess problems, and troubleshoot to ensure successful and on-time project delivery
- Work collaboratively and support the R&D functions of the Company
- Attend and participate in relevant meetings, training, and development sessions
- Undertake any other appropriate roles and responsibilities that reasonably fall within the role holder's skills and experience as requested
- Keep up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments
- Establish and maintain a detailed record of all the experiments and results generated in the lab
- MSc or equivalent experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, or related life science field
- Hands-on experience working in biology or chemistry labs
- Experience with lab techniques such as gel electrophoresis, PCR and DNA quantification
- Experience performing DNA/RNA extraction/precipitation
- Ability to test and troubleshoot new assays and techniques
- Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking
- Excellent team working and communication skills
- Ability to analyze and interpret experimental data using R, GraphPad, or Python packages
- Experience with DNA analytical techniques such as PAGE is desirable
- Experience with DNA sequence design and primer design is desirable
- Experience with DNA assembly and cloning is desirable
- Must hold the right to work in the UK
Scientist II: Molecular Biology - Cambridge, United Kingdom - 4basebio
Description
Job Description
4basebio is an innovative gene synthesis company with the ambition to provide high quality, synthetic DNA for use in gene therapies and gene vaccines. We are expanding our research and development team at our premises just outside Cambridge UK.
We are looking for a curious, enthusiastic scientist to join our Platform Development team. Here, they will collaborate with teams across the company and contribute the development of technologies in DNA synthesis, mRNA synthesis and gene expression. This role would suit someone with previous lab work experience and is eager to apply themselves and learn new skills in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
Person Specification:
What we can offer:
Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package
If you are interested in joining the 4basebio team, please forward your CV to
Due to the high number of applicants, if you do not hear back from us within six weeks, we thank you for your interest, but please assume you have not been selected for interview on this occasion.