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Senior Scientist - Molecular Biology

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Newton Colmore are working with a leading biomedical technology company in Cambridge who are looking for a Senior Scientist to take lead on some exciting projects around molecular biology applications.

This company invest heavily in research and development and are at the forefront of biomedical innovation. They have a successful track record of commercialising new technology and they ensure that they continually develop their engineers and scientists.

As a Senior Scientist, you will be charged with leading advancements into biomedical and life sciences applications. This includes the development of new tools, methodologies and technologies for biomedical research. You will be working alongside to brilliant engineers and scientists in start-of-the-art laboratories and workshops.

We are looking for people who enjoy solving complex scientific problems and who want to be involved with large multidisciplinary projects.

To be considered for this exciting role you will need to have a degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or other related subjects and have a thorough understanding of analytic techniques and next generation sequencing or microRNA. You will also need to have excellent communication skills and experience in dealing and managing key stakeholders.

In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offer a highly competitive package including relocation assistance and an exceptional personal training budget as well as providing excellent career progression. The company also offer an attractive share scheme.

I am also looking for a very similar skill-set for a company closer to London.

For more information, make an application now and a specialist consultant at Newton Colmore will be in touch with more details.

Newton Colmore Consulting is a highly specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the Medical Devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Field Service Engineering sectors throughout Europe and the US.

Key words: Principal Scientist, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, DNA synthesis, Lab-on-a-chip, Diagnostics. Biologist

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