Research Assistant / Advanced — Oxford Lab Growth & Training

Carbon 60, Inc.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk seeks a Research Assistant to support the Target Identification & Maturation (TIM) department at The Innovation Centre, Headington, Oxford. You will perform cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and assist in CRISPR screening within a collaborative Scientific Services team.

The role emphasizes laboratory operations, data management, and documentation, with opportunities for progression and professional development in a cutting-edge research environment.

Qualifications

• BSc, HND or equivalent qualification in a Biological Science discipline, or relevant industry experience.
• Experience of routine molecular biology techniques, including plasmid DNA preparation, cell sample preparation and transfection techniques.
• Experience working within a laboratory environment and adherence to SOPs, risk assessments and work instructions.
• Experience using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELNs).
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform cell culture activities and sample preparation/storage.
• Support in vitro workflows, including preparation of samples for RT-PCR and qPCR analysis.
• Undertake CRISPR screening studies.
• Conduct plasmid DNA preparation using miniprep and maxiprep methodologies.
• Support viral production and transduction activities.
• Perform imaging, data generation and analysis.
• Participate in assay optimisation and development.
• Analyse results and accurately record data within LIMS and ELN systems.
• Contribute to procedure writing and documentation.
• Maintain equipment and manage consumables using inventory systems.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Transfection techniques

CRISPR screening

Lab techniques

Data recording

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Education

BSc, HND or equivalent qualification in Biological Science

Tools

LIMS

ELN

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Novo Nordisk seeks a Research Assistant to support the Target Identification & Maturation (TIM) department at The Innovation Centre, Headington, Oxford. You will perform cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and assist in CRISPR screening within a collaborative Scientific Services team.

The role emphasizes laboratory operations, data management, and documentation, with opportunities for progression and professional development in a cutting-edge research environment.