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SalaryRNA Scientist
Location – Cambridge
Sector – Biotechnology
Salary– £26,000 - £30,000
Full time, permanent role
Do you have industry / R&D experience working on RNA-related projects?
We are currently offering the opportunity for an experienced scientist to join an innovative biotechnology company based in Cambridge. Our client is seeking a new hard-working individual to contribute to nucleic acid synthesis projects.
This is an opportunity for an individual who holds a BSc / MSc in a Biological discipline and has hands on laboratory experience with molecular biology techniques – particularly working with RNA.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
The Role
As a scientist within the RNA team, you will be responsible for:
- Delivering projects related to nucleic acid synthesis,
- Performing in vitro RNA synthesis through screening & optimisation of DNA,
- Recording experimental methods and results / data,
- Troubleshooting and testing new assays / techniques.
Skills and Experience Needed
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- BSc / MSc / equivalent work experience in a biological discipline (essential)
- Industry lab experience working with RNA (essential)
- Prior experience with molecular biology techniques, such as gel electrophoresis, DNA handling, nucleic acid quantification, ELISA, qPCR (essential)
- Existing UK work eligibility (essential)
- Previous experience working with AKTA systems (desirable)
- Experience utilising Design of Experiments (DOE) (desirable)
The Package
As an up-and-coming Cambridge Biotech, our client is offering a competitive salary and benefits package including private pension and private health insurance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Shuttle service provided
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Can you commute / relocate to Cambridge?
- Do you have industry / R&D experience working on RNA-related projects?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MB - RNA
