Molecular Biologist - Gene Therapy R&D (12-Month)

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment; Guildford; Vor Ort; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Molecular Biologist role in Guildford, Surrey is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover, laboratory-based, full-time position within Cranleigh STEM's biotechnology partner. You will design and conduct experiments to support gene delivery and expression studies, working closely with senior scientists.

You will perform RT-qPCR and gene expression analyses, develop and optimise protocols, and contribute to data interpretation and reporting while maintaining meticulous records.

Qualifikationen

• MSc in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or related life science discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Hands-on mammalian cell culture experience and viability assays (MTT/PrestoBlue).
• Proven experience with RT-qPCR and gene expression analysis, including data interpretation.
• Experience with DNA/RNA extraction and nucleic acid quantification, gel electrophoresis, cell transfection and fluorescence-based assays.
• Familiarity with light and fluorescence microscopy.
• Strong data presentation skills using Excel and GraphPad Prism.
• Methodical approach, attention to detail, ability to learn new protocols quickly and work with minimal supervision.

Aufgaben

• Design, execute and validate molecular and cellular experiments.
• Investigate gene knockdown and expression using nucleic acid delivery technologies.
• Evaluate outcomes from in vitro and in vivo gene therapy research.
• Develop and optimise laboratory protocols, including stability testing.
• Analyse and present experimental data, maintaining accurate laboratory records.
• Manage competing project priorities and collaborate with a multidisciplinary R&D team.

Kenntnisse

Mammalian cell culture

RT-qPCR

Gene expression analysis

DNA/RNA extraction

Nucleic acid quantification

Gel electrophoresis

Cell transfection

Fluorescence-based assays

Data interpretation

Ausbildung

MSc in Molecular Biology

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

The Molecular Biologist role in Guildford, Surrey is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover, laboratory-based, full-time position within Cranleigh STEM's biotechnology partner. You will design and conduct experiments to support gene delivery and expression studies, working closely with senior scientists.

You will perform RT-qPCR and gene expression analyses, develop and optimise protocols, and contribute to data interpretation and reporting while maintaining meticulous records.