Job Description
Senior Scientist – Synthetic Biology
Location: Cambridge
Contract: Full-time and permanent
Sector: Biotechnology
Salary: DOE £32,000 - £50,000
Our client is an innovative biotechnology company based outside of the centre of Cambridge. They have built a platform to synthesis DNA which provides exciting possibilities for ensuring cheaper, faster and more accurate DNA / gene constructs than traditional plasmid-based methods. They also have a range of early phase therapeutic products in their portfolio. In a key phase of their growth, our client is looking to onboard a highly experienced synthetic biologist on a full-time and permanent basis.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity for an experienced scientist who has a strong background in synthetic biology, gene expression/editing in a range of bacterial and mammalian cell types who is looking for the next step in their career. As a Senior Scientist you will be responsible for:
- Genetic modification and engineering of various cell lines (bacterial and mammalian) using techniques including CRISPR-Cas9.
- Conducting general molecular biology experiments for a range of gene therapy / gene synthesis projects.
- Plan, refine and execute experiments which align with overall project plans.
- Work individually and collaboratively within the R&D teams.
- Attending and participating in company training and meetings.
- Troubleshooting new assays.
Skills and Experience Needed
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- PhD in a biological discipline + industry experience (ideal), or a BSc/MSc + several years’ of industry experience in gene expression.
- Synthetic biology / gene editing expertise (CRISPR, TALENS, side-directed mutagenesis)
- Expertise in gene construct creation (primer design, transfection, bacterial cell culture, plasmid amplification, DNA cloning etc) (essential).
- Expertise in other molecular biology techniques including PCR (essential)
- Experience in troubleshooting and developing laboratory protocols (desired)
- Experience of AAV / nanoparticles within a drug delivery setting (desired)
- Experience of primary cell culture (desired).
- Excellent communication skills (essential).
- The Package
As an up-and-coming Cambridge Biotech, our client is able to offer a competitive salary, progression options and benefits package including private pension and private health insurance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £32,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CC-SnrSynthBiol