Senior Scientist, Synthetic Genomics & Genome Engineering

Constructive Bio; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Long-term incentive scheme

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Constructive Bio, a Cambridge-based biotechnology company, seeks a Scientist/Senior Scientist in Synthetic Genomics to design and execute experiments for genome synthesis and large DNA assembly. You will work on creating synthetic microorganisms with reprogrammed genetic codes to enable recombinant production of complex proteins and peptides.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to a growing platform, collaborate across biology, engineering and bioinformatics, and advance toward

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, bioengineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and develop our genome synthesis platform for constructing microorganisms controlled by designed, chemically synthesized genomes.
• Independently conceive and execute strategies to optimize growth and production of strains with reprogrammed genetic codes.
• Stay up to date with DNA synthesis, DNA assembly and genome engineering technologies.
• Record, analyze and interpret data; regularly communicate progress to R&D and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with experimental and computational colleagues to deliver results on time.

Skills

Molecular biology

DNA cloning design

Gibson/Golden Gate

Data analysis

Independent work

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

DNA sequencing tools

Bench automation tools

Benchling/ELN

Job description

Constructive Bio, a Cambridge-based biotechnology company, seeks a Scientist/Senior Scientist in Synthetic Genomics to design and execute experiments for genome synthesis and large DNA assembly. You will work on creating synthetic microorganisms with reprogrammed genetic codes to enable recombinant production of complex proteins and peptides.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to a growing platform, collaborate across biology, engineering and bioinformatics, and advance toward