Oligonucleotide Facility Technician

4 weeks ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, 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 motivated and team-orientated individual (two posts) to join the newly established Oligonucleotide Facility area as a Technician. This role mostly involves supporting the synthesis, purification and analysis of oligonucleotides aimed for both R&D and Production.

The Details...

Working closely with other members of the oligonucleotide facility team, you will provide essential support for the synthesis and purification of a wide range of DNA and RNA oligonucleotides. These aim to serve both critical R&D projects and Production, where they will be used in ONT's sequencing kit offering. The main responsibilities will be to set up synthesis runs, carry out oligonucleotide deprotection, prepare mobile phases for HPLC and MS, general reagent ordering and stock monitoring, and general lab housekeeping.

What We're Looking For...

We'll expect you to have some hands-on experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting. In addition, you'll have A' Levels in Biology or Chemistry, advanced maths skills and a good understanding of scientific concepts. Knowledge of handling chemicals would also be advantageous.

You have a good eye for detail, are an effective communicator and enjoy working as part of a team. Organisational skills and a systematic approach to work would also be beneficial. This role will suit someone who is quality and process driven, responsive to customer needs and who can take a positive approach and work to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing environment.

This is initially a temporary position with a view to being made permanent for the right person

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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