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East Anglia | United Kingdom

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Job description

Nanoparticle Scientist

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Salary26,000 - 32,000

Description

Nanoparticle Scientist

Location: Cambridge

Contract: Full-time and permanent

Sector: Biotechnology / Drug Discovery

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000

 

Our client is an innovative biotechnology company based outside of the centre of Cambridge. They have built a platform to synthesis DNA which provides exciting possibilities for ensuring cheaper, faster and more accurate DNA / gene constructs than traditional plasmid-based methods. In a key phase of their growth, our client is looking to onboard experienced Scientists in the field of nanoparticle formulation

 

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for a Scientist with a BSc or MSc and additional industry, or post-graduate experience in a nanoparticle / drug delivery biology setting. If you have experience in these sectors and are looking for the next step in your career then this opportunity could be for you. As a Scientist within the formulation team you will be responsible for:

 

• Formulating, producing, characterising and validating nanoparticles for use as gene delivery vectors.
• Using a wide range of characterisation equipment (DLS, zeta potential, SAXS / SANS, electron microscopy).
• Analysis of data from experiments and correct reporting of this data in line with company guidelines.
• Plan, refine and execute experiments which align with overall project plans.
• Work individually and collaboratively within the R&D teams.
• Play an active role in departmental meetings and development meetings.
• Keep a comprehensive and up-to-date record of experiments and data/results

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skills and Experience Needed

The ideal candidate will have the following:

 

• BSc/MSc in a Chemistry / Biochemistry / Biological (or other relevant sector) (essential).
• 2 years’ experience in nanoparticle synthesis and characterisation, ideally Lipid nanoparticles (essential, 1 year considered too).
• Expertise within nanoparticle characterisation tools such as DLS, SAXS/SANS, electron microscopy, as well as purification techniques (essential).
• Prior knowledge or experience within DNA/RNA handling, gel electrophoresis, qubit / nanodrop etc (desired)
• Experience in troubleshooting and developing laboratory protocols (desired)
• Excellent communication skills (essential)
• Existing right to work in the UK (essential)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Package

As an up-and-coming Cambridge Biotech, our client is able to offer a competitive salary, progression options and benefits package including private pension and private health insurance.

 

To Apply

If you would like to apply to this opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to Charlie Cox at [email protected] – alternatively, please call Charlie on 07903 204577.

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