Research Assistant II

Are you looking for a change in your career, are you an ambitious and motivated individual? This could be the role for you!

An opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant II to support the R&D team which is responsible for all research and development activity within the organisation. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to molecular biology projects, support new product and process development.

Due to the nature of the projects, this role is suited to somebody who is highly organised and will take pride in delivering high-quality R&D work whilst suggesting process improvement to increase efficiency.

Your duties will include:

• To complete and contribute to a variety of molecular biology projects, including:
• Experimental design and implementation of laboratory work
• Contributing to the research, development, and improvement of new and existing assays
• Making recommendations to senior staff in a timely, thorough, and coherent manner
• Reporting on a weekly and monthly basis
• Monitoring relevant scientific literature
• Maintaining lab books / electronic records
• Presenting data at internal meetings
• Provide assistance in the day-to-day running of the laboratory, including:
• Maintenance of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Assistance with the development and execution of research protocols involving molecular biology
• Health and safety, Information security and quality, including:
• Complying with all the companies’ health and safety, information security and quality standard policies
• Generate, and update where necessary, Risk Assessments (RAs), COSHH forms and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• To complete any other tasks commensurate with the level and nature of the post as delegated by the Head of Research/Development.

What we’re looking for in you:

Essential

• BSc degree in Life Sciences or relative discipline with minimum 2 years experience in commercial settings
• Molecular biology/genetics knowledge
• Hands-on experience in assay workflow execution (DNA to sequencer) of different sequencing technologies. 
• Strong desire to perform lab-based research and innovative development work
• Motivated and enthusiastic with good attention to detail
• Good IT skills and ability to present complex datasets
• Good time management skills: flexibility to multitask, ability to perform complex studies in parallel with minimal supervision to agreed deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience in design and development of molecular biology assays (NGS and others)
• Ability to ensure integrity of scientific data, including troubleshooting, problem identification, resolution, and communication
• Training/working knowledge of bioinformatics.

In return you will receive: 

• Competitive salary
• Pension Scheme (10% non-contributory)
• Private Health Insurance
• Private Dental Insurance
• Group Income Protection
• Group Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
• High Street Discount Scheme.