Development Scientist

Oxford Nanopore; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Oxford Nanopore Technologies in Oxford, UK is seeking a Development Scientist to join the Sample Technology team. You will improve, develop and introduce new sequencing kit components to support expansion of the product range and optimise end-to-end sample-to-answer workflows.

Reporting to the Sequencing Kit Development Manager, you will contribute from concept to release and support continuous improvement of existing products, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a relevant physical/biological subject.
• Couple of years of industrial experience preferred.
• Strong data interpretation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to translate concepts into products.
• Generate data to showcase performance of library preparation methods.
• Develop and optimise library preparation methods to boost performance.
• Design new biochemical components for use in library prep.
• Develop assays to assess new biochemical components.
• Operate Oxford Nanopore sequencing devices and perform analyses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a relevant physical or biological subject

Job description

Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Type

Full-time

About Oxford Nanopore Technologies

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. The company’s goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere.

Oxford Nanopore has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology, enabling the real-time, high-performance, accessible and scalable analysis of DNA and RNA. The technology is used in more than 100 countries to understand the biology of humans and diseases, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments.

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Sample Technology team as a Development Scientist. This exciting and challenging role is responsible for improving, developing and introducing new sequencing kit components to support the improvement and expansion of the current product range.

The Sample Technology team is responsible for the development, specification and performance of ONT’s sample preparation products, associated biological components, and end-to-end “sample-to-answer” workflows. Reporting to the Sequencing Kit Development Manager, you will support both the development of new products, from concept to release, and the continuous improvement and optimisation of items within our existing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver products from proof-of-concept into customer hands
• Generating data to showcase the performance of nucleic acid (library) preparation methods
• Developing and optimising library preparation methods to boost performance
• Designing new biochemical components for use within library preparation
• Developing assays to assess new biochemical components
• Operating Oxford Nanopore sequencing devices and performing associated analyses
• Communicating regularly, orally and in writing, with a variety of stakeholders

Essential Experience and Skills

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of organisation
• Great communication skills and a genuine enjoyment of teamwork
• Enjoys taking on new challenges and adapting quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Performs well under pressure
• Training will be given and, as such, a willingness to learn and develop is essential

Desirable Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience handling and characterising DNA, RNA and proteins
• Use and optimisation of molecular biology techniques, including (q)PCR, PAGE and capillary electrophoresis
• Design, development and optimisation of biochemical assays

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a relevant physical or biological subject
• Ideally, a couple of years of experience in a relevant field in industry

Benefits and Environment

We offer outstanding benefits, including an attractive bonus, generous pension contributions, private healthcare and an excellent starting salary. The site has beautiful, landscaped surroundings with tree-lined walks, water features and a lake.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only on their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.