Senior Genomics Researcher

1 week ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom OGT Full time

**About Us**

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We are OGT, a leading global provider of clinical and diagnostic genomic solutions. Our mission is to create products and partnerships that empower clinicians to deliver personalised healthcare to patients and facilitate the development of precision medicines.

**Job Description**

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We are seeking an NGS Scientist to join our Oxford-based Research & Development team. As an NGS Scientist, you will play a key role in all aspects of new product development, including laboratory preparation, sequencing, bioinformatics, and data interpretation.

You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of our NGS capabilities and portfolio. This role is suited to someone who wants to perform lab-based research and innovative development work while working in a commercial environment.

**Key Responsibilities**

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  • Assisting with the introduction of new products, technologies, and methodologies to increase existing efficiencies or expand the product portfolio
  • Finding solutions for and implementing methods to resolve scientific/technical issues
  • Planning and conducting experiments and analysing results
  • Maintaining integrity of sequencing data, including troubleshooting, problem identification, resolution, and communication
  • Writing experimental methods and results using quality guidelines in a logical and concise manner
  • Attending R&D meetings, reporting on work progress, and presenting findings
  • Ensuring a smooth flow of information between R&D and other departments
  • Keeping up-to-date with relevant scientific and technical developments to disseminate any new information which may benefit the Company
  • Producing all required documents for relevant technical transfers

**Requirements**

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  • Be qualified to a minimum of BSc, up to PhD, or equivalent in Life Sciences with demonstrable experience in sequencing based molecular approaches, design, and development of molecular biology assays (NGS and others)
  • Demonstrate hands-on experience of targeted NGS assay workflow execution (DNA to sequencer) and operation of different sequencing technologies
  • Be an effective communicator both in writing and verbally
  • Have effective IT skills enabling you to summarise and present complex datasets
  • Be well-organised in your approach to work, with good time management
  • Be able to multitask effectively and perform complex studies in parallel with minimal supervision to agreed deadlines
  • Have the tenacity and desire to understand and persevere with obtaining results
  • Be a strong team player with excellent attention to detail

**What We Offer**

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  • A competitive salary range of £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Pension Scheme (10% non-contributory)
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Private Dental Insurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • Group Life Assurance
  • 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
  • High Street Discount Scheme

Application is via CV and a one-page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, salary expectations, and notice period. Please note that we will need to establish your right to work during the recruitment process.



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