DNA Scientist I

Source BioScience

Otley

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 days ago

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33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Extra day off on your birthday

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Job summary

Source BioScience, comprising Source LDPath and Source Genomics, seeks a laboratory scientist with molecular biology experience to join our genomics and multiomics services. You will perform DNA extraction, sample processing for sequencing, data analysis, and contribute to other projects while maintaining strict confidentiality and quality standards.

The role involves shift work with core hours 9 am to midnight; you'll work across departments as needed and uphold the company safety policies.

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent experience.
Experience with DNA sequencing, genotyping, and robotics is advantageous.
Meticulous record keeping and data confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory tasks following SOPs, independently or with the team.
Observe and report problems with potential hardware or sample issues.
Communicate with customers and provide technical support to the commercial department.
Maintain quality standards and meticulous records; prepare buffers and reagents.
Conduct data analysis and participate in other research projects.
Cover other departments within the facility as required.

Skills

Good Interpersonal Skills

Meticulous Record Keeping

Reliable

Sequence/Genotyping Experience

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Source BioScience, comprised of Source LDPath and Source Genomics, provides industry-leading laboratory services in genomics, multiomics and healthcare diagnostics, partnering with biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare and academia. For more information, please visitwww.sourcebioscience.com.

Job Description

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
The role requires shift work, with core working hours between 9.00 am and midnight.

We are seeking a scientist who, ideally, will have some laboratory experience in molecular biology techniques, and an eye for detail. The successful candidate may be a recent graduate or may have acquired appropriate experience within a laboratory and will understand the principles of confidentiality and data protection. You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks including extracting DNA, processing DNA samples for sequencing, data analysis, as well as participation in other research projects. Candidates will also be expected to cover within other departments within the facility when required.

Applicants should possess good interpersonal skills, practice meticulous record keeping and be conscientious and reliable in their approach to work. DNA sequencing, genotyping/gene expression and robotics experience would be an advantage, as would any experience of working in a service orientated industry.

Summary:

The overall objective is to deliver, either with single responsibility, or in shared projects, services from the portfolio to customers of Source BioScience.

Data is to be delivered promptly, within agreed KPIs, in approved formats whilst keeping meticulously maintained records using LIMS and paper-based formats as appropriate.

The post holder will be expected to perform data analysis.

They will also be expected to undertake general laboratory maintenance and routine tasks including preparation of buffers and reagents, lab tidying etc. The post-holder will be expected to maintain quality standards.

Duties:

Perform and adhere to SOP when undertaking laboratory tasks in support of project progression, working independently or in conjunction with other team members.
Be able to observe and report problems encountered with possible hardware failure or sample related issues.
Teamwork – balancing the different demands and priorities placed upon them by the other members of the group and customers. Working to deadlines and making effective use of the time and resources available
Reply to routine enquiries from customers via telephone, email etc and provide technical support to the commercial department
Excellent communication skills are required to communicate with colleagues and management, and report to customers in a professional and succinct manner
Meticulous nature with a high degree of accuracy is required
Self-motivated with a proven good attendance record
To respect the confidentiality of all matters that may be learned relating to employment and other members of staff
To dress and act in a professional manner as per Company Policy
To comply with all quality control procedures to support maintenance of the Source BioScience’s Quality Management System
To comply with safe working practices in accordance with Company safety policies
To participate in the Annual Joint Staff Review process, in accordance with Company Policy
To perform any other duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with grade and experience
Attend any training endeavours as appropriate to role or as reasonably requested by Line Manager