Senior NGS Research Scientist
Industry Sector
Biotechnology, Medical Devices
Profession
Laboratory Operations & Research
Location
UK, South East
Salary
Competitive
Description
Senior NGS Research Scientist
Location – Oxfordshire
Our client is a leading provider of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) solutions to support the ongoing development of genetic-based medicine. An opportunity has now become available for an experienced NGS scientist to join the company and support with the product development projects within their NGS platforms.
The role:
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
- Acting as technical lead on R&D projects for the improvement and development of NGS assays
- Oversee project delivery, outlining practical resources, delivery criteria and milestones
- Deliver project results and present data through internal and external meetings
Suitable applicants:
- Research and/or Postdoctoral experience focussed on NGS development, including troubleshooting and validation, for commercial applications.
- Proven experience performing R&D projects, with clear evidence of managing timelines and deliverables
- Educated to PhD in Genomics/Molecular Biology (or equivalent experience)
- Deep knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing
- Good commercial acumen with understanding of product pipelines
Suitable candidates can expect a permanent position with a competitive salary commensurate to experience (plus benefits)