Molecular Scientist

1 day ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom taylorollinson Ltd Full time

**Molecular Biology Scientist - Gene Editing**

**Location**:Cambridge

**Contract**:Full-time and permanent

**Sector**:Biotechnology

**Salary**:£27,000 - £28,000

**Positions available: 2**

Our client is an innovative biotechnology company based outside of the centre of Cambridge. They have built a platform to synthesis DNA which provides exciting possibilities for ensuring cheaper, faster and more accurate DNA / gene constructs than traditionalplasmid-based methods. In a key phase of their growth, our client is looking to onboard 2 experienced Scientists in the field of molecular biology and gene editing (bacterial or mammalian) on a full-time and permanent basis.

**The Opportunity**

This is an opportunity for an experienced Scientist who has a strong background in gene editing in a range of either mammalian or bacterial cell types. If you are looking for the next step in their career then this opportunity could be for you. As a Scientistwithin the molecular biology team you will be responsible for:

- Editing of various genes in mammalian or bacterial cell lines using various gene editing techniques.
- Use of techniques including: gene knock-in, gene knock-out, DNA cloning, primer design, PCR, flow cytometry, plasmid purification, transformation
- Plan, refine and execute experiments which align with overall project plans.
- Work individually and collaboratively within the R&D teams.
- Play an active role in departmental meetings and development meetings.
- Keep a comprehensive and up-to-date record of experiments and data/results

**Skills and Experience Needed**
- BSc/MSc in a biological discipline + industry experience in gene editing / general molecular biology.
- Expertise in several of the following molecular biology techniques (primer design, transfection, bacterial cell culture (E.coli), mammalian cell culture, plasmid amplification, DNA cloning, gene knock-out/in techniques, PCR, flow cytometry etc) (essential)
- Experience in gene editing techniques (essential)
- Experience in Primer and Sequence Design (desired)
- Experience in DNA assembly i.e Golden Gate and Gibson (desired)
- Prior experience in iPSC handling (desired)
- Experience in troubleshooting and developing laboratory protocols (desired)
- Excellent communication skills (essential)

**The Package**

As an up-and-coming Cambridge Biotech, our client is able to offer a competitive salary, progression options and benefits package including private pension and private health insurance.



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