Research Scientist

4 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford Gene Technology Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Oxford-based Research and Development team for a highly skilled NGS Scientist. Reporting to the Head of Development, you will play a key role in the development of new products and technologies, including laboratory preparation, sequencing, bioinformatics, and data interpretation.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to perform lab-based research and innovative development work in a commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assisting with the introduction of new products, technologies, and methodologies to increase efficiency and expand the product portfolio
  • Finding solutions to and implementing methods to resolve Company scientific and technical issues
  • Planning and conducting experiments and analysing results
  • Maintaining the 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
  • Staying up-to-date with relevant scientific and technical developments to disseminate new information that may benefit the Company
  • Producing all required documents for relevant technical transfers
Requirements:
  • 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:
  • Competitive salary
  • 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

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