Invertebrate Genetics Scientist

Job title: Invertebrate Genetics Bio scientist

Location: Bracknell, Berkshire

Contract: 24-month FTC.

Pay rate: £19.66.

SRG are looking for a motivated PhD graduate to join a large research and development team for a large agrochemical company based in Jealott's Hill, Bracknell. If you have experience with model organism studies, and genomic analysis, this role could be perfect for you! Experience with invertebrates, like C. Elegans or drosophila would be ideal, but experience with any commonly used organisms would also be useful.

This role is designed for PhD students, but if you are a masters graduate, and think you have the relevant skills and knowledge, there may be more junior positions available in the team, so feel free to apply.

You will be a part of the Invertebrate Genetics team, using molecular genetic approaches to address questions on mode of action/ resistance of active ingredients, defining and executing strategies to support target led discovery programmes.

In return, you will be supported by a large, cross- functional project team, working with a wide range of different kind of scientist with opportunities for skills development. On top of this, you will have access to use 38 days of annual leave per year!

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the maintenance and enhancement of the invertebrate molecular laboratory, adapting to current business priorities and adopting adjacent/novel technologies or equipment where appropriate.
• Develop protocols / define experimental strategies to support insecticide projects and programs
• Develop a broad awareness of insect physiology and seek to identify genotypes which could be used as tools for insecticide mode-of-action validation, determination and for exploring mechanisms of resistance.
• Introduce new technologies, techniques or ways of working to improve productivity of existing projects/platforms.
• Contribute to the automation of invertebrate platforms to support insecticide/nematicide projects and active ingredient discovery.
• Maintain awareness of project key strategic goals. Propose, design, and carry out appropriate experiments using invertebrates to achieve these goals.
• Communicate outcomes of experimental activities with stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of HSE compliance, which includes following all risk assessments, reporting of safety incidents and supporting the lab stewards community when requested.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must have a degree in a relevant science discipline. Appropriate technical science background is critical.
• Must have worked with model or pest invertebrates with experience in molecular genetic approaches.
• First-hand experience of micro-injection techniques in invertebrate species is desirable.
• Experience in invertebrate husbandry and handling of DEFRA licenced insects is desirable.
• Excellent note keeping and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of bioinformatic approaches and ability to work with and interrogate large datasets is desirable.
• Ability to interact effectively with colleagues. Good influencing skills.

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Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.