Research and Development Technologist
16 days ago
Cambridge
• Job title: R&D Technologist, • Location: Cambridge, • Contract Length: 12 months, • Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week, • Pay Rate: £15.88 About the Role Opportunity to work in the cutting edge of R&D in the biopharmaceutical industry at a globally leading CDMO. Role involves helping develop novel molecular and synthetic biology constructs, culturing mammalian cells in flasks and small-scale bioreactors, high throughput DNA assembly and analytical methodologies, whilst also ensuring the good maintenance of the laboratories. Key Responsibilities • 90-100% lab-based position focusing on the generation of new plasmids for the expression of complex biological molecules., • DNA sequencing processing and assessment., • Culture mammalian cell lines in flasks and small-scale bioreactors and perform analytical procedures such as high throughput protein quantification, and others, as required by the project. - Prepare media and feeds from basal components., • Write high-quality reports about the project and present the findings to R&D team., • Keep electronic laboratory notebooks to a high standard and contribute to the routine maintenance of the laboratory space and equipment., • Confident with computers and willing to learn automation., • Perform other duties as assigned. Education-Required: • BSc or MSc in Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or other Biology based course Work Experience: • Entry Level: Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry key focus on molecular biology and mammalian cell culture., • Basic working knowledge of core molecular biology techniques required, • Practical experience in molecular biology and mammalian cell culture techniques is preferable.