Molecular Development Scientist job in Cambridge, England

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Job type: Permanent

Discipline: Biological Sciences

Location: United Kingdom

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A fast-growing multidisciplinary team of scientists are looking to recruit a Molecular Development Scientist to drive ongoing realisation of a Point of Care Molecular Diagnostic platform.

Job Responsibilities

As a Molecular Development Scientist, reporting to the Assay Development Manager, you will be part of the Biology team, working to evaluate the performance of our rapid RT-PCR assays as we undertake development and transfer to manufacture activities.
You will work across standard and next generation technologies, collaborating with other science and engineering teams to deliver performance evaluation data and contribute to system improvement and product development.
You will be evaluating assay performance on increasingly mature systems to support launch and be hands on in the validation studies required for regulatory approval of a first product.
This role will require development, optimisation and evaluation of microfluidics based molecular processes such as reverse transcription, real time PCR and melt curve analysis.
Development and testing of storage stabilised reagent systems with iterative testing of integrated processes will be required with feedback provided to collaborating teams and external service providers.
In addition, the role-holder will be expected to contribute to routine laboratory upkeep. As a scientist youmust be passionate about delivering exceptional data and will take pride in your attention to detail, ability to communicate effectively with other
Team members and to work under formal quality systems.

Skills and Requirements

A minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in molecular biology or a related discipline
A minimum of 2 years' industry experience
Significant hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques including RT and qRT-PCR, nucleic acid extraction and quantification
Work both with standard instrumentation and systems in development and will be able to adapt accordingly
Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice

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