Molecular Biologists/Biochemists - Protein Handling/Manipulation - Oxford Oxford, England
Job description
Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and a commercial presence in many global locations across the US, APAC and Europe.
Oxford Nanopore employs from multiple subject areas including nanopore science, molecular biology and applications, informatics, engineering, electronics, manufacturing and commercialisation. The management team, led by CEO Dr Gordon Sanghera, has a track record of delivering disruptive technologies to the market.
Oxford Nanopore's sequencing platform is the only technology that offers real-time analysis, in fully scalable formats from pocket to population scale, that can analyse native DNA or RNA and sequence any length of fragment to achieve short to ultra-long read lengths. Our goal is to enable the analysis of any living thing, by anyone, anywhere!
This role is based in the Research Division but will support and interact with the Research, Development and Production Divisions.
Formally reporting to the DNA construct team lead, the successful candidate will work across the construct and analyte teams, assisting with the supply of high-quality, reliable materials that contribute to the innovation and product development activities of the company. More specifically, the role will involve -
- Carrying out established procedures with care and attention to detail
- Maintaining good standards of traceability
- Achieving multiple goals in a very fast paced and agile environment.
- Working and communicating effectively with other groups, primarily in Research and Development.
What We Are Looking For...
- BSc or MSc or equivalent experience in chemistry, biochemistry, or related subject.
- Direct laboratory experience in a similar role is preferable.
- Strong attention to detail and good problem solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a high level of organisation.
- A strong desire to learn and build on the role.
We offer outstanding benefits to include an attractive bonus, generous pension contributions, private healthcare and an excellent starting salary. Based within beautiful, landscaped surroundings with tree-lined walks, water features and a lake, all of which make for a wonderful working environment.
If you are looking to utilise your skills to really make a difference to humankind, then consider joining our team and apply today!
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
#li-jc1Oxford Nanopore's goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology enabling the real-time, high-performance, accessible and scalable analysis of DNA and RNA. The technology is used in more than 100 countries to understand the biology of humans and diseases, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses and whole environments.
Oxford Nanopore was founded in 2005 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford and now employs around 650 employees around the world.
