Position Overview & Specifications

Molecular Scientist

Permanent

£35,000 - £42,000

Do you have a degree in Life Science and want to put your skills and education to use?

Our client, a clinical-stage gene therapy company that focuses on the development of treatments for serious diseases such as diseases of the eye, salivary gland, and central nervous system diseases is looking for a motivated Molecular Scientist to join their growing team in London.

As the Molecular Scientist, your main role is to provide technical execution of projects, this will include Molecular Biology and Cell Engineering.

Main duties:

Completion of experiments according to approved study plans, within the allotted timeframe and budget
Identify and test opportunities to simplify processes and tools
Develop and manage projects independently
Assist with Cell and Vector Engineering projects
Molecular Biology; Western blot, qPCR, molecular cloning etc
Planning and execution of experiments
Draft SOPs and work instructions
Completion of experiments within a timely manner, and subsequent preparation of experimental reports

Person specification:

Understanding of compliance, cGMP considerations and GLP
knowledge of biotechnology processes/concepts/techniques and engineering principles
A good understanding of experimental design
Tissue culture knowledge
Molecular biology experience, in particular qPCR, Western blot and molecular cloning
Experience with statistical tools
PhD in a relevant field, with some experience within the biotech industry
MS degree in biochemistry or biology or equivalent, and some experience within the biotech industry

Our client offers amazing opportunities for career progression and a range of company benefits.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

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