Research Scientist I (NGS) Winchester, England
Job description
Research Scientist I (NGS)
£25k+ +Endless Opportunity
YouSeq is a new biotechnology start-up. We make molecular testing kits that are used in hospitals and labs around the world to help fight COVID19, cancer and other diseases.
We are looking for an ambitious scientist to grab an opportunity to make a name for themselves. The successful candidate will, in time and after training, have the opportunity to lead their own projects to research and develop new products.
YouSeq is a start-up and this role comes with all the fun that that brings. Your work-life will be varied and fast moving. You’ll need to be ready to pivot and move as the company grows. We can’t offer you a defined career path, but we can offer you an infinite opportunity to have influence, to shape, to do good and to have a fast-growing career in a fast-growing company.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD or 2-3 years of laboratory experience from elsewhere. They will have experience of molecular biology techniques including NGS and qPCR. They will have strong IT skills and experience of using in silico tools as well as wet lab experience. They will be multi-skilled and happy to turn their hand to new challenges. They will be unintimidated by new technology and excited to learn skills associated with it.
The role will be varied and dynamic but will include:
· Wet lab product research and development
· Writing Standard operating procedures
· Manufacture of products
· Working within ISO13485 Quality System
· Customer technical support
· Quality systems management and recording keeping
If you would like to apply, please forward a covering letter and CV to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- How many years of qPCR and/or NGS experience do you have?
Education:
- Master's (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/07/2023
Reference ID: YSMT090522
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
