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Location

Egham, Surrey | United Kingdom

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Job description

The role

As a someone with a PhD in a Science subject and experience of conducting field surveys for the collection of samples for eDNA analysis across a range of different habitats this is an incredible opportunity to join a science-based SME with a bright future. We are now recruiting a Senior R&D Scientist to be involved in R&D covering the development and validation of methods to monitor biodiversity, using environmental DNA (eDNA), metabarcoding, and related technologies.

• Collaborate with colleagues to facilitate the collection of samples for eDNA analysis & delivery of data to clients.
• Develop & validate products to monitor biodiversity, using environmental DNA (eDNA), metabarcoding & related technologies.
• Provide scientific & technical support to develop our core offering of repeatable, standardised products.
• Ensure R&D projects are delivered on time, on budget & are aligned with developing products that have a strong market fit.
• Ensure developed products are able to provide recognised revenue after launch.
• Line manage a small team of scientists & R&D technicians
• Contribute to the preparation of grant applications/tenders.
• Use COSHH and risk assessments, in compliance with company procedures & HSE legal requirements.
• Contribute to scientific publications/outreach activities.

About you

• Ideally a PhD in a scientific field related to biodiversity, ecology, or biology.
• Experience conducting field surveys for collection of samples for eDNA analysis across a range of different habitats.
• Knowledge of the advantages/limitations of DNA-based monitoring.
• Strong laboratory skills including DNA extraction, PCR, metabarcoding & DNA sequencing.
• Familiar with working into agile methodology, scrum or similar
• Able to pick up & apply new methods with minimal guidance.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Able to work collaboratively, freely sharing ideas & concepts.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in training other scientists.
• Experience of working in a commercial environment

What's in it for you

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• Salary – £40,000 - £45,000
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays
• Company pension
• Flexible 40-hour week (core hours 10am to 4pm) including 1 hour paid lunch
• Cycle to Work Scheme,
• Enhanced family friendly policy
• Dedicated well-being room
• Health insurance.
• Personal Development budget

Why us?

As a world leader in delivering nature data and intelligence, NatureMetrics is a technology company working at the cutting edge of molecular biodiversity monitoring and bringing high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies to the frontline of environmental management around the world. We have grown rapidly over the last five years and validated our technology in multiple industry sectors and regions.

About us

We are an expanding science-based SME with a bright future. As a world leader in delivering nature data and intelligence, NatureMetrics brings the power of genetics to frontline environmental management. Our products allow our customers to make better decisions for business and nature. We now have an exciting scale up plan backed by ambitious and supportive investors, with a mandate to ‘bring nature into the boardroom;’ helping companies understand their impact on biodiversity and the benefits of protecting it. We are a team of bright, enthusiastic individuals who are excited to be breaking new ground and disrupting the world of biodiversity monitoring. We take great pride in our work and are seeking new team members who will do the same.

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