Associate Scientist

Oxford
3 months ago
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Job Location: Oxford

Salary: £30,000 to £33,000 DOE

Job Opportunity

We are working with a leading life science company developing new gene therapies to treat genetic diseases. This focussed and highly motivated team are looking for a highly motivated, self-starter with an interest in molecular biology/virology to join the team as an Associate Scientist. This is a unique opportunity to launch your career in scientific research as part of a highly skilled founding team with skills in molecular biology, bioinformatics, virology, immunology, synthetic biology and genetics.

Job Responsibilities:

  • This is a hands-on laboratory role, providing support across the research team.

  • Support in the execution of cutting-edge research projects, sample processing, testing and analysing experimental outputs and accurate record keeping to ensure scientific rigour.

    Job Requirement:

    Required skills and experience include:

  • Hold a BSc or MSc in Molecular Biology, Virology, Biotechnology, Immunology, Biochemistry or similar discipline in the life sciences.

  • Hands-on laboratory experience in areas such as mammalian tissue culture, molecular biology, microbiology (e.g. DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, RT-qPCR, vector cloning, transfections).

  • A passion for scientific research and innovation.

  • Strong team player and is highly self-motivated, shows initiative, and is adaptable to work across different laboratory experiments/workflows.

  • The ability to work independently in an organised, methodical and diligent fashion.

  • Strong IT skills (including proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and comfortable using shared drives.

  • Loves problem-solving, and driving the team forward towards our goals by always giving their all.

    It would be advantageous if you have:

  • Experience working with viruses.

  • For example virus production, purification and/or titration methods (eg: plaque assay, TCID50, qPCR).

  • Knowledge or experience with DNA sequencing.

  • Knowledge or experience of flow cytometry.

  • Experience culturing primary cells

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