Senior Scientist Molecular Biology

Senior Scientist - Molecular Biology (1438) Oxford, UK Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and commercial presence in many global locations across the US, APAC and Europe. Oxford Nanopore employs from multiple subject areas including Nanopore science, molecular biology and applications, informatics, engineering, electronics, manufacturing and commercialisation. The management team, led by CEO Dr Gordon Sanghera, has a track record of delivering disruptive technologies to the market. Oxford Nanopore's sequencing platform is the only technology that offers real-time analysis (for rapid insights), in fully scalable formats from pocket to population scale, that can analyse native DNA or RNA and sequence any length of fragment to achieve short to ultra-long read lengths. Our goal is to enable the analysis of any living thing, by anyone, anywhere. We offer real-time Nanopore-based DNA/RNA sequencing technology: accessible, easy to use and fully scalable for any requirement. This role will lead all aspects of driving improvements to our novel proprietary DNA synthesis method, which will have a profound impact across multiple applications including synthetic biology, biopharmaceuticals, nanotechnology and data storage. The Details... This exciting and challenging role strives to accelerate the advancement of new DNA synthesis method. The successful Scientist will be involved in proposing, evaluating and innovating DNA synthesis technology by independently driving the molecular biology research and will be playing an integral part in the definition and execution of strategic research objectives.

The role will involve:

- Advise the group and accelerate the DNA synthesis research by proposing and developing innovative molecular biology approaches - Design, assess and optimise biochemical protocols relevant to DNA synthesis research - Perform lab-based work where needed and coordinate lab-based scientist on specific projects - Communicate comfortably and effectively with internal and external collaborators - Work alongside group within the company to secure intellectual property; patents, trade secrets - Prepare scientific reports to a high standard for internal and external consumption - Maintain up to date knowledge of the field and communicate significant updates to group and collaborators - Assist in recruitment & selection process for candidates within the team or subject matter - Ensure any work being undertaken, either by themselves or by others they are leading, meets company H&S requirements - Any other duties as might be required within the remit and responsibilities of the post What We're Looking For... We'll expect you to have a strong background with extensive knowledge and experience in biochemistry/molecular biology, with a proven track record of research innovation and accomplishment. You will be self-motivated and working independently as well as together with other co-workers in a multidisciplinary setting for rapidly solving groundbreaking scientific challenges. You will have an opportunity to utilise your skills to make a real contribution towards the next disruptive technology in a global organisation while maintaining its start-up culture. The position has a very exciting future with outstanding opportunities to build your career. We offer superb benefits to include an attractive bonus, generous pension contributions, private healthcare and an excellent starting salary. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.