Development Scientist

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

Job summary

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Development Scientist to innovate in the field of nanopore sequencing. This role involves the development of protocols and workflows for new products, showcasing results to customers, and optimal operation of sequencing devices in a collaborative lab environment.

Benefits

Attractive bonus

Generous pension contributions

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Degree preferably with industry or research experience.
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques.
• Experience in bioinformatic analysis is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Developing, optimising and testing protocols and workflows.
• Data analysis from basic manipulation to complex bioinformatic pipelines.
• Maintain thorough records of experimental work.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Biochemistry or Molecular Biology

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!

The Role ...

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Sample Technology team as a Development Scientist. This role supports the development of new nanopore sequencing products, focusing on our bespoke sample-preparation kits and workflows the role involves the development and delivery of novel applications, protocols and workflows to our growing customer base. The successful applicant will create, develop and test library preparation methods compatible with our pioneering sequencing devices, such as the MinION and PromethION, facilitating optimal downstream analysis for sample-to-answer workflows.

Other Responsibilities Include

• Developing, optimising and testing protocols and workflows
• Showcase the performance of the end-to-end workflows and protocols developed in-house
• Be proficient in the operation of our Nanopore sequencing devices and basic analysis
• Data analysis (from basic data manipulation to more complex bioinformatic pipelines).
• Communicate and liaise effectively with key stakeholders, including presentations
• Maintain through record and of experimental work and analysis and carry out other documentation as required
  
  
  

The role will offer the opportunity to develop products and protocols for our growing customer base. The role is primarily lab-based .

What We're Looking For...

• A degree in chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry or molecular biology, ideally with some experience in industry or research environment
• Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid extraction, gel electrophoresis, PCR, qPCR etc
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of organisation
• Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments
• Experience in bioinformatic analysis is beneficial
  
  
  

This role will suit someone who is motivated to achieve results. Training will be given and, as such, a willingness to learn 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!

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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