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Our client, the inventors of semiconductor-based next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology, is developing a new NGS-based diagnostic platform in an easy-to-use, cartridge-based system designed to generate results in a matter of hours. They are now looking for outstanding Senior Scientist to join their Research and Development team.

Your new role

• You will be a member of the NGS R&D team, responsible for a subset of the team’s deliverables: developing amplification and sequencing technology on an integrated circuit (chip).
• You will be interacting with other subsystems (including engineering, bioinformatics, software and integrated-circuit teams)
• You will perform technology development hands-on in the laboratory, using your molecular
• biology and biochemistry skills
• You will complete experiments with minimal supervision, designing experimental strategies,
• analysing the results and planning future experiments
• Engaging with other teams to troubleshoot issues
• Performing literature research to support the project

What you'll need to succeed

• A Masters / BSc in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry (or a related field) with
• some relevant industrial experience or a PhD in those fields
• Experience developing new molecular techniques and a background in standard molecular biology methods
• Innovation and creativity, with good problem solving and analytical abilities
• Effective organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• A DNA sequencing background
• Experience with nucleic-acid amplification (PCR and isothermal methods)
• In-vitro diagnostics background with some interactions with other disciplines, such as engineering, software development and
• bioinformatics
• A record of scientific publications

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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