Applied and Regulated Development Scientist

3 months ago


Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Oxford Nanopore Technologies Full time

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and a 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, 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 are looking for a highly motivated Applied and Regulated Development scientist with good lab-based skills to join our Applied and Regulated Development team.

The Details...

Our Applied and Regulated Development team is responsible for the development, optimisation, and verification of products to be used for clinical applications. Reporting to the Associate Director, Translational Development - Infection, you will play a pivotal role in developing products in the infection space.

Hands-on experience in four or more of the following areas is required:

  • Experience in molecular biology including NGS, PCR, qPCR, isothermal amplification and standard nucleic acid handling techniques.
  • Characterisation of DNA/RNA and proteins.
  • Execution of biochemical/biophysical assays (e.g. enzyme activity assays and fluorescence-based techniques).
  • Experience with assay design, development and optimisation.
  • Experience of working within a quality management system e.g. ISO13485.
  • Experience handling BSL organisms and cell culture.

Responsibilities include:

  • Demonstrate high standards of experimental work, analytical skill, systematic problem-solving ability and a strong work ethic.
  • Development, optimisation and verification of preparation workflows.
  • Development of biochemical and biophysical assays.
  • Testing / optimising new components prior to release.
  • Operation of our Nanopore range of sequencing devices and associated software.
  • Data analysis (from basic data manipulation to more complex bioinformatic pipelines).

What We're Looking for…

The successful candidate will hold a degree in physical, chemical or biological sciences and will have experience of working in a development team. The candidate should have a strong attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.

This role will suit someone willing to learn and who is motivated to achieve results.

Training will be given and, as such, a willingness to learn and develop is essential.

This role is available either in Norwich or Oxford.

Applications are encouraged from highly motivated individuals who enjoy taking on new challenges, are quickly adaptable in an exciting and fast-paced environment, and who perform well under pressure.

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

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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