MSAT Analytics Technician

4basebio; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative gene synthesis company seeks dynamic team members to join their MSAT team near Cambridge. This exciting role involves supporting the development and optimisation of synthetic DNA products for gene therapy and editing. You'll engage with multi-disciplinary teams, enhance your laboratory skills, and contribute to groundbreaking projects in biotechnology. If you have a passion for science and a desire to make an impact in the field, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Relevant laboratory experience is required.
• Knowledge and practical experience in molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and optimisation of new products for successful manufacture.
• Perform QC analysis experiments using molecular techniques.

Skills

Molecular Biology Techniques

Capillary Gel Electrophoresis

Protein Quantification Techniques

Pipetting Techniques

Team Working

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

4basebio is an innovative gene synthesis company with the ambition to provide high quality, synthetic DNA for use in gene therapy and gene editing platforms. We are expanding our MSAT team at our site just north of Cambridge, UK to facilitate the purification of synthetic DNA products for use in AAV, IVT mRNA processes and other therapeutic areas. We are looking for dynamic and experienced team members to help us achieve our ambitions and goals.

The role will support the development, optimisation and validation of new products within the company. In addition, there will be opportunity for the candidate to interact with multi-disciplinary teams within the Research department and expand their laboratory skill set.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work to support the development and optimisation of new products to ensure successful manufacture
• Perform various QC analysis experiments using 4bb DNA and RNA including:
• Restriction digests & other Molecular techniques
• CGE methods
• Support the fill and finish of 4bb products
• Work collaboratively to support the R&D and manufacturing functions of the Company
• Record experimental methods and results to a high standard and in-line with company guidelines
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings, training, and development sessions
• Use, maintain and respect company equipment in accordance with the company’s SOPs and health & safety guidelines
• Undertake any other appropriate roles and responsibilities that reasonably fall within the role holder’s skills and experience as requested
• Be prepared to travel to other 4basebio sites

Person Specification:

• Relevant laboratory experience is required
• Knowledge and some practical experience in capillary gel electrophoresis & protein quantification techniques
• Knowledge and practical experience of molecular biology techniques including gel electrophoresis, DNA handling and quantification is required
• Excellent pipetting techniques
• Excellent team working and communication skills
• Excellent record keeping skills & attention to detail
• Must hold the right to work in the UK (we are unable to offer continued visa sponsorship for this role)

What we offer:

Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package

If you are interested in joining the 4basebio team, please forward your CV to [e-mail]

Due to the high number of applicants, if you do not hear back from us within six weeks, we thank you for your interest, but please assume you have not been selected for interview on this occasion.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Science

Industries

Biotechnology