Research Scientist - Protein Biochemist

Research Scientist - Protein Biochemist Oxford, England

Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Full Time Oxford, England 33502 - 43512 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and 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 (for rapid insights), 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. We offer real-time nanopore-based DNA/RNA sequencing technology: accessible, easy to use and fully scalable for any requirement!

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our Sequencing Chemistry Research team. This exciting and stimulating role involves designing, engineering and characterising novel motors for a range of applications. The successful candidate will work on advancing motor discovery by evaluation of nanopore signal data and supporting experimental projects across the team.

The details.

  • Engineer novel enzyme motors for a range of sensing applications
  • Make and characterise enzyme motors using gel and fluorescence-based assays
  • Design experiments to assess new motor proteins on our sequencing platforms
  • Communicate your work effectively to scientists within the team and scientists from other teams

What we are looking for...

Essential
  • A PhD in molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, or related subjects OR 4+ years post-graduate experience in relevant industrial settings
  • Solid understanding of protein and DNA structures
  • Understanding of protein expression, purification, and characterisation methods
  • Ability to quickly pick up new concepts and evaluate experimental design
Desirable
  • Single molecule assay experience
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Experience with Python or R and command line
  • Knowledge of NGS methods

Applications are encouraged from candidates who can adapt quickly to new situations and enjoy working with an agile approach to research.

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!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.

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Oxford 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.

Research Scientist - Protein Biochemist
Oxford Nanopore Technologies

www.nanoporetech.com
Oxford, United Kingdom
Gordon Sanghera
Less than $1 million (USD)
51 to 200 Employees
Company - Private
Electronics Manufacturing
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