Molecular Biologist - Research Scientist
One of our global clients is looking for a Molecular Biologist Scientist to join their R&D Team on a contract basis.
The role is initially for one year contract.
Responsibilities:
- Follows broad frameworks to operate equipment needed to carry out trial work, and to ensure samples are available and delivered on time.
- Resolves routine issues with minimal senior staff or supervisory guidance and approval.
Requirements:
- Must have a degree/PhD in a relevant science discipline. Appropriate technical science background is critical.
- Must have worked with crop pest arthropods. Ideally, experience with Lepidoptera larvae.
- Must have experience in insect micro-injections.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Experience with injector systems (such as Nanoject) would be desirable.
- Experience running bioassays would be desirable.
- Experience with automated symptomology analysis and/or ADME assays would be desirable.
- Experience in Analytical Science (e.g., Mass Spectrometry) and data analysis would be desirable.
- Talent to work effectively with staff at all organisational levels and a creative mind for problem-solving.
- Team mentality, effective interpersonal and communications skills, influencing colleagues from various disciplines, and guiding junior staff and students.