Automation Scientist

Oxford Nanopore Technologies; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in molecular analysis as an Automation Scientist. This role involves developing and optimising automated workflows for NGS sample preparation, offering a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will collaborate across teams to manage projects effectively, contributing to groundbreaking technologies in genomics.

Benefits

Attractive bonus

Generous pension contributions

Private healthcare

Excellent starting salary

Beautiful landscaped surroundings

Qualifications

• Significant practical laboratory experience required.
• Experience in DNA extraction methods is a plus.
• Ability to manage project timelines and present to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and introduce new automated workflows with ElysION focus.
• Test and optimise automated NGS sample preparation protocols.
• Conduct sequencing on devices and analyse results.

Skills

Experience with automation

Liquid handling or robotic systems

Scripting/programming (Python, Linux, XML)

Basic life science laboratory techniques

NGS sample preparation

Attention to detail

Problem solving and critical thinking

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

BSc or equivalent in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or relevant fields

Job description

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Job Description

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.

Job Description

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 currently seeking a passionate individual to join our Automation Solutions team as an Automation Scientist, who will actively drive the growth of our automation platforms.

The Details…

This exciting and challenging role is responsible for developing and introducing new automated workflows, with a focus on ElysION.

This hybrid role, split evenly between lab and desk-based tasks, will involve developing, testing and optimising automated NGS sample preparation protocols, sequencing prepared libraries on our range of sequencing devices and analysing and reporting the results.

What We're Looking For…

In addition to a BSc or equivalent experience in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or other relevant subjects, the applicant will have acquired significant practical laboratory experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact products, by coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, and presenting progress to stakeholders.

Required Skills, Knowledge And Competencies

• Experience with automation, liquid handling or robotic systems
• Experience with scripting/programming e.g. Python, Linux, XML etc
• Experience of basic life science laboratory techniques and equipment e.g. pipetting, normalisation, use of thermocyclers etc
• Understanding of laboratory best practises
• Experience in NGS sample preparation
• DNA extraction methods
• Attention to detail; ensuring precision and accuracy in experiments, data collection, and analysis
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Analytical skills
• Collaboration
  
  
  

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!

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

About Us

Oxford Nanopore Technologies: Our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis. The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing, and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins. The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments. With a thriving culture of ambition and strong innovation goals, Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries.

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