Senior Molecular Biologist: DNA Manufacturing Expert

SLS Services Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company in the City of London is seeking a Senior Molecular Biologist to contribute to advancements in the gene therapy industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in plasmid construction and DNA manufacturing. Responsibilities include genetically engineering plasmid DNA for synthetic DNA products and ensuring work is conducted in GMP environments. A strong background in various cloning methods is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience in plasmid construction.
• 1+ year of experience in GMP environments.
• Demonstrable experience in designing strategies for constructing complex plasmids.

Responsibilities

• Genetically engineer plasmid DNA starting material for synthetic DNA products.
• Contribute to advancements in the gene therapy industry.
• Work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Plasmid construction

GMP experience

Theoretical sequence maps

Primer design

Bacterial transformation

Amplification techniques

Complex plasmid construction

DNA purification kits

Client-facing experience

Cloning methods (PCR, Golden Gate, Gibson Assembly)

Job description

A biotechnology company in the City of London is seeking a Senior Molecular Biologist to contribute to advancements in the gene therapy industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in plasmid construction and DNA manufacturing. Responsibilities include genetically engineering plasmid DNA for synthetic DNA products and ensuring work is conducted in GMP environments. A strong background in various cloning methods is essential for this role.