Development Scientist

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

Job summary

A leading company in the field of nanopore technology is seeking a Development Scientist for their Translational Development – Infection Team in Norwich. The role involves developing diagnostic products for infectious diseases, requiring hands-on experience in molecular biology and assay design. Candidates should possess a degree in relevant sciences and demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The position offers training and a supportive environment for personal growth.

Benefits

Attractive Bonus

Generous Pension Contributions

Private Healthcare

Excellent Starting Salary

Qualifications

• Experience in molecular biology including NGS, PCR, qPCR.
• Experience with assay design, development and optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Development and optimisation of preparation workflows.
• Operation of our Nanopore range of sequencing devices.
• Data analysis from basic manipulation to complex bioinformatic pipelines.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Physical, Chemical or Biological Sciences

Tools

NGS

PCR

qPCR

Fluorescence-based Techniques

Bioinformatics Pipelines

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 looking for a highly motivated Development scientist with good lab-based skills to join our Translational Development – Infection Team within Sample Tech. This role will be based at our labs in Norwich.

The Details...

The Translational Development - Infection Team are responsible for developing and prototyping diagnostic products and protocols for the infectious diseases market. Reporting to the Associate Director, Translational Development - Infection, you will play a pivotal role in developing products in the infection space.

Hands-on experience in four or more ofthe following areas is desirable:

• Experience in molecular biology including NGS, PCR, qPCR, isothermal amplificationand standard nucleic acid handling techniques.
• Characterisation of DNA/RNA and proteins.
• Execution of biochemical/biophysical assays (e.g. enzyme activity assays and fluorescence-based techniques).
• Experience with assay design, developmentand optimisation.
• Experience of working within a quality management system e.g. ISO13485.
• Experience handling BSL organisms and cell culture.

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate high standards of experimental work, analytical skill, systematic problem-solving ability and a strong work ethic.
• Development and optimisation 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 experience of working in a development team. The candidate should have a strong attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.

This role will suit someone willing to learn and who is motivated to achieve results.

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

This role will be based in Norwich.

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.

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.

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