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Molecular Biologist

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Do you want to work with a team that is changing science and enabling the next generation of genetic medicines?

The stellar growth in cell and gene therapy has accelerated the need for a better quality, faster and more robust DNA manufacturing technology.

Touchlight has created a new DNA vector for use in advanced genetic medicines that is safer and more efficacious than conventional plasmid DNA. Our unique platform also enables DNA production at unprecedented scale, speed and purity.


We believe that DNA is fundamental to the future of medicine and our CDMO has a focus on the following areas:


  • Nucleic acid medicines (mRNA and DNA)
  • Ex-vivo and in-vivo cell and genetic medicines
  • Gene therapy using viral vectors and gene editing
  • Autologous and allogenic cell therapy.


Role Overview:


Touchlight is currently seeking anexperienced Scientistto join our Molecular Biology Team to genetically engineer theDNA starting material for dbDNA™.


This is an exciting, fast-paced environment suited to initiative-taking individuals who can contribute to and successfully work in a multidisciplinary team. In addition to working at theforefront of DNA researchin adynamic biotech company, the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and be eligible to join the company pension scheme.


Your principal role will be togenetically engineer plasmid DNAstarting material usingcreative and effective strategiesthat sits in line with clients’ needs but also allowing the best attributes of the downstream process to be harnessed.


Skills and Experience:


  • MSc degree in Molecular Biologyor equivalent
  • Practical experienceincloning DNA,includinggenerating own strategies, creating theoretical sequence maps, primer design, PCR, bacterial transformation,andamplification
  • Strong experiencewithDNA purification techniquesat varying scales, using kits and/ or self-packed hardware is highly desired
  • Applicants should be well-versed ingel electrophoresisapparatus forDNA analysisand software forsequence analysis
  • Knowledge ofrunning restriction digests, agarose gelsandanalyzing datais required
  • Experience inaseptic techniqueandcontrolled environments
  • Familiarity with industry quality standards, such as ISO /cGMPis desirable. Experience working within aGood Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)orGood Laboratory Practice (GLP)environment is highly advantageous.


Touchlight Benefits


Touchlight is a successful scale-up business with a record of world-leading innovation and a welcoming, entrepreneurial culture. We make Touchlight an extraordinary place to work by providing our employees with incredible facilities, flexible working and a competitive benefits and remuneration package.


A Place for Everyone


We believe diversity drives innovation and for that reason we strongly encourage those from all backgrounds to apply for roles at Touchlight. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to build a workforce that is truly representative of the communities in which we operate and our customers.


If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please speak with the HR team who will be happy to support you.

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