DNA Scientist L1
- Full-time
Company Description
Source BioScience is an international genetic analysis, diagnostics and stability storage business serving the global research and healthcare markets. We pride ourselves on maintaining a friendly working culture that gives driven individuals the environment to succeed in an evolving and developing organisation.
Job Description
This is a varied and interesting role supporting NGS projects suitable for a recent graduate with full training provided, located at our Cambridge Genomics facility.
Applicants should have good interpersonal skills, meticulous record keeping and be conscientious in their approach to work in this busy customer facing facility.
The role will include performing methods to support the progression of genomics projects. The following gives an idea of what your duties will include:
• Working to an accredited quality management system
• DNA/RNA extraction techniques
• Sample QC (fluorometric and electrophoretic methods)
• NGS library preparation for Illumina or Oxford Nanopore platforms
• Library pooling and normalisation
• Operation of NGS instruments, particularly Illumina/ ONT platforms
• Automation of laboratory processes
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit an up to date CV and one page cover letter demonstrating your relevant skills and experience and why you are interested in this opportunity.
Please do not apply for this position unless you are able to demonstrate the criteria we are seeking within your CV.
Due to the volume of applications, we apologise that we are unable to respond individually to each application. If we have not contacted you within 7 working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please feel free to apply for any other position you may see in the future.
Please only apply for this role if you are able to prove you have the right to work in the UK.
Qualifications
Degree or equivalent experience
Additional Information
- Salary £24,500
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance x4 salary
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Medicash health cash plan
- Shopping & leisure discount portal
- Virtual GP Service
- mProve Yourself health and wellbeing resources
- SkinVision App
- Able Futures Mental Health support
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with LOS
- An extra day off on your birthday
- Option to buy and sell holidays
- Cycle to work scheme