DNA Scientist I

Source BioScience, comprised of Source LDPath and Source Genomics, provides industry-leading laboratory services in genomics, multiomics and healthcare diagnostics, partnering with biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare and academia. For more information, please visit www.sourcebioscience.com.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

The role requires shift work, with core working hours between 9.00 am and midnight.

We are seeking a scientist who, ideally, will have some laboratory experience in molecular biology techniques, and an eye for detail. The successful candidate may be a recent graduate or may have acquired appropriate experience within a laboratory and will understand the principles of confidentiality and data protection. You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks including extracting DNA, processing DNA samples for sequencing, data analysis, as well as participation in other research projects. Candidates will also be expected to cover within other departments within the facility when required.

Applicants should possess good interpersonal skills, practice meticulous record keeping and be conscientious and reliable in their approach to work. DNA sequencing, genotyping/gene expression and robotics experience would be an advantage, as would any experience of working in a service orientated industry.

Summary:

The overall objective is to deliver, either with single responsibility, or in shared projects, services from the portfolio to customers of Source BioScience.

Data is to be delivered promptly, within agreed KPIs, in approved formats whilst keeping meticulously maintained records using LIMS and paper-based formats as appropriate.

The post holder will be expected to perform data analysis. 

They will also be expected to undertake general laboratory maintenance and routine tasks including preparation of buffers and reagents, lab tidying etc. The post-holder will be expected to maintain quality standards.

Duties:

• Perform and adhere to SOP when undertaking laboratory tasks in support of project progression, working independently or in conjunction with other team members.
• Be able to observe and report problems encountered with possible hardware failure or sample related issues.
• Teamwork – balancing the different demands and priorities placed upon them by the other members of the group and customers.  Working to deadlines and making effective use of the time and resources available
• Reply to routine enquiries from customers via telephone, email etc and provide technical support to the commercial department
• Excellent communication skills are required to communicate with colleagues and management, and report to customers in a professional and succinct manner
• Meticulous nature with a high degree of accuracy is required
• Self-motivated with a proven good attendance record
• To respect the confidentiality of all matters that may be learned relating to employment and other members of staff
• To dress and act in a professional manner as per Company Policy

• To comply with all quality control procedures to support maintenance of the Source BioScience’s Quality Management System
• To comply with safe working practices in accordance with Company safety policies
• To participate in the Annual Joint Staff Review process, in accordance with Company Policy
• To perform any other duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with grade and experience
• Attend any training endeavours as appropriate to role or as reasonably requested by Line Manager

Skills:

• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Meticulous Record Keeping
• Conscientious
• Reliable
• Previous sequence/genotyping and robotics experience would be advantageous

Please do not apply for this position unless you are able to demonstrate the criteria we are seeking within your CV.

Due to the volume of applications, we apologise that we are unable to respond individually to each application. If we have not contacted you within 7 working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please feel free to apply for any other position you may see in the future.

Degree or equivalent experience

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• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with LOS
• An extra day off on your birthday
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