R&D Technologist

Carbon 60; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical CDMO is seeking an R&D Technologist for a lab-based role in Cambridge. The position involves generating plasmids, culturing mammalian cells, and performing molecular biology techniques. Applicants should have a BSc or MSc in a relevant field and an understanding of molecular biology. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for those passionate about R&D in the biopharmaceutical industry. The role offers a competitive pay rate and a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related field required.
• Basic understanding of molecular biology techniques preferred.
• Entry level position focusing on molecular biology and mammalian cell culture.

Responsibilities

• Generate new plasmids for the expression of complex biological molecules.
• Process and assess DNA sequencing.
• Culture mammalian cell lines and perform analytical procedures.
• Prepare media and feeds from basal components.
• Write high-quality project reports and present findings.
• Maintain electronic laboratory notebooks and laboratory space.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Mammalian cell culture

DNA sequencing

Report writing

Education

BSc or MSc in Biological/Biomedical Sciences

Job description

Job title: R&D Technologist

Location: Cambridge

Contract Length: 12 months

Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Pay Rate: £15.88

About the Role

Opportunity to work in the cutting edge of R&D in the biopharmaceutical industry at a globally leading CDMO. Role involves helping develop novel molecular and synthetic biology constructs, culturing mammalian cells in flasks and small-scale bioreactors, high throughput DNA assembly and analytical methodologies, whilst also ensuring the good maintenance of the laboratories.

Key Responsibilities

• 90-100% lab-based position focusing on the generation of new plasmids for the expression of complex biological molecules.
• DNA sequencing processing and assessment.
• Culture mammalian cell lines in flasks and small-scale bioreactors and perform analytical procedures such as high throughput protein quantification, and others, as required by the project.
• Prepare media and feeds from basal components.
• Write high-quality reports about the project and present the findings to R&D team.
• Keep electronic laboratory notebooks to a high standard and contribute to the routine maintenance of the laboratory space and equipment.
• Confident with computers and willing to learn automation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education-Required

• BSc or MSc in Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or other Biology based course

Work Experience

• Entry Level: Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry key focus on molecular biology and mammalian cell culture.
• Basic working knowledge of core molecular biology techniques required.
• Practical experience in molecular biology and mammalian cell culture techniques is preferable.