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Scientist II, Applications Lab - UK, London

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Client:

Pacific Biosciences
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London, United Kingdom
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EU work permit required:

Yes
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Posted:

25.06.2025
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09.08.2025
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Job Description:

PacBio is looking for a talented and motivated lab scientist with a strong background in DNA sequencing, molecular biology techniques and instrumentation to run an applications lab in PacBio’s headquarter in London, UK.
PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB) is a premier life science technology company that is designing, developing and manufacturing advanced sequencing solutions to help scientists and clinical research resolve genetically complex problems. Our mission is to enable the promise of genomics to better human health. Genomics is core to all biological processes, and our advanced genomics tools provide scientists and clinical researchers the insights to better understand biology and health. We are now entering the century of biology and genomics is at the heart of the next revolution. Become part of the new paradigm in gene sequencing and help shape the future of genomic study by joining the PacBio team.
This position requires laboratory work. As such, the candidate will be expected to perform pilot projects which have been agreed as part of pre-sales opportunities or strategic collaborations. The candidate will also contribute to workflow improvements through participation in beta testing of new kits, protocols, and applications. The candidate is a partner to field teams and can help overcome technical escalations by performing troubleshooting experiments or tests. Finally, the candidate will be responsible to maintain and prepare the lab so that applications and instrument training courses can be performed.
Important aspects of this role are the ability to work and communicate effectively with field teams and internal stakeholders from a wide variety of backgrounds. The candidate will be working in a fast-paced commercial environment and needs to be highly self motivated and organized. The position will require to be domiciled in London.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Entry QC of samples
Construct libraries and sequence on current instrumentation (Sequel II/IIe, Revio, Onso).
Carry out pilot projects to support commercial quarterly and annual goals.
Support collaborations of strategic partners by developing and optimizing application workflows.
Perform experiments to support technical field teams.
Collaborate with bioinformaticians to coordinate data analysis.
Generate reports for presentation back to customers and internal teams.
Participate in beta tests and provide feedback.
Maintain lab operational with latest ancillary equipment.

Personal Skills
Excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written English.
Highly motivated, and able to work independently.
Comfortable engaging with customers in the EMEA region, with PacBio teams in Europe and the United States, and with distributor partners in the EMEA region.
Ability to work in a strong team driven and highly performing organization.
Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment.
Excellent work ethic, exceptional judgment, and unquestionable integrity.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Enjoy team working as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to work under pressure.
A “can do” attitude and be flexible in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Skills
M.S. or PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field (appropriate experience carrying out molecular biology/biochemistry experiments at the Senior Research Associate level may qualify).
Experience with DNA sequencing and understanding of high throughput sequencing instruments are a must.
Technical proficiency in general laboratory practices, biochemistry/molecular biology, including library construction and next generation sequencing platforms.
Excellent lab record-keeping and careful attention-to-detail.
Strong troubleshooting abilities.
The ideal candidate will require minimal scientific guidance beyond project goals and can design/execute experiments independently.
Good understanding of genomics, particularly human genetics and their intersections with cutting edge molecular technologies.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Experienced in conducting wet lab trainings, and in implementation of DNA sequencing instruments and assays in a lab environment.
Experience with bioinformatics tools to analyze next-generation sequencing data would be a benefit, knowledge of bioinformatics tools of single molecule sequencing data (SMRT analysis) would be ideal.
Experience in a field-applications support role (both, pre- and post-sales) in the EMEA region would be a benefit but is not a condition.
Experience of a diagnostic or regulated work environment would be a benefit.
Used to working through CRM tools would be a benefit
You may be required from time to time to visit and work at PacBio locations and for such times as the Company considers necessary for the proper performance of your duties.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

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