Invertebrate Genetics R&D Scientist – Target Validation

Carbon 60; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon 60 seeks a Research and Development Associate in Bracknell for a 24-month contract, focusing on invertebrate genetics and insecticide discovery using Drosophila melanogaster as a model. You will deploy molecular-genetic tools to support the pipeline and validate targets through spatial and temporal gene modulation.

The role combines lab-based experimentation with data communication to stakeholders, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while contributing to the lab’s

Qualifications

• Experience in a lab-based role is essential.
• Desirable: experience working with Drosophila melanogaster.
• Desirable: knowledge of molecular genetics techniques (e.g. Gal4/UAS) and related approaches.

Responsibilities

• Work with project lead to evaluate and deploy molecular-genetic technologies enabling spatial and temporal modulation of putative insecticide targets.
• Execute studies supporting insecticide projects and programmes.
• Develop awareness of key project strategic goals.
• Communicate experimental outcomes to stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of HSE compliance and risk assessments.
• Assist with maintaining and enhancing the invertebrate molecular laboratory.
• Assist with routine stock maintenance and compound screening activities.
• Solve scientific problems and produce high-quality data using proven methodologies.
• Document experiments and results, contributing to reports and proposing follow-up actions.

Skills

Lab-based experience

Drosophila melanogaster

Molecular genetics techniques

Education

Degree in a relevant science

Tools

Gal4/UAS system

Job description

Carbon 60 seeks a Research and Development Associate in Bracknell for a 24-month contract, focusing on invertebrate genetics and insecticide discovery using Drosophila melanogaster as a model. You will deploy molecular-genetic tools to support the pipeline and validate targets through spatial and temporal gene modulation.

The role combines lab-based experimentation with data communication to stakeholders, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while contributing to the lab’s