RNA Scientist

Taylorollinson; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company in Cambridge is seeking an RNA Scientist to contribute to RNA-based therapeutics development. This full-time role requires hands-on experience in molecular biology, specifically with RNA techniques, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Private pension

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc must be in molecular biology or a related field.
• Hands-on lab experience with RNA projects essential.
• Experience with RNA techniques required.

Responsibilities

• Utilise DNA for screening and optimisation experiments.
• Produce mRNA and perform RNA purification and analysis.
• Work closely with clients to provide experimental data.

Skills

RNA extraction

RNA isolation

RNA quantification

in vitro transcription (IVT)

RNA sequencing

electrophoresis

ELISA

qPCR

flow cytometry

Education

MSc or PhD in molecular biology or related

Job description

RNA Scientist

Location Cambridge

Sector Biotechnology

Salary GBP30,000 - GBP33,000 (depending on interview performance & experience)

Full time, permanent role

We are currently offering the opportunity for a scientist to join an innovative biotechnology company based in Cambridge. Our client is seeking a new hard-working individual to contribute to the development of novel RNA-based therapeutics.

This is the perfect opportunity for an individual with hands-on laboratory experience within an R&D setting or during a PhD, with a focus on RNA-based research.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Role

As a scientist within the RNA team, you will be responsible for:

• Utilising DNA to perform screening and optimisation experiments for in vitro transcription (IVT),
• Producing mRNA and saRNA and performing subsequent RNA purification and analysis,
• Working closely with clients and providing them with valuable experimental data.

Current / Recent Experience Required:

• MSc or PhD in molecular biology or related (essential).
• Hands-on laboratory experience with RNA-based projects during a PhD or within an R&D environment (essential).
• Experience with RNA-based techniques e.g. RNA extraction, RNA isolation, RNA quantification, in vitro transcription (IVT), RNA sequencing.
• Expertise with molecular biology techniques e.g. electrophoresis, ELISA, qPCR, flow cytometry (essential).

Profile Required:

• Existing UK work eligibility (essential).
• Happy to commute / relocate to Cambridge (essential).
• An interest in working closely with clients on client-based projects (essential).

The Package

As an up-and-coming Cambridge Biotech, our client can offer a competitive salary and benefits package including private pension and private health insurance.