Senior DNA Sequencing Scientist
Location - Cambridge
Duration - Permanent
Our client is a leading Global provider of Genomic Services and an opportunity has now become available for a Senior DNA Scientist to join the company on a permanent basis. This role will be located at their Cambridge facility.
The Role:
Reporting to the Laboratory Team Leader the main responsibility for the Senior DNA Analyst is to support on-going Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) services for clients. This includes:
- Managing sequencing enquiries and providing technical guidance
- Processing samples for the NGS service
- Interpretation and analysis of NGS data
- Support with method validations and troubleshooting
- Ensure quality compliance and report recording through LIMS
Suitable applicants:
Due to the high-volume of enquiries and expectations of the client, the suitable applicant must have previous experience within an industry laboratory working with genomic sequencing. Additional skills needed include:
- Experience with whole genome sequencing and RNA sequencing
- Prior experience with NGS sequencing
- Previous experience with library preparation
- Skilled in DNA/RNA extraction methods
- Able to troubleshoot and problem-solve laboratory methods
- Experience with Illumina platforms
- Familiarity with LIMS
- Ideally educated to degree level or above in Molecular Biology (or equivalent experience)
In return, my client offers an opportunity to join the company on a permanent basis with a salary between £30,000-£35,000 (dependent on experience)