Senior Scientist, Sequencing

DNAe's mission is to bring dramatic, life-changing improvements to healthcare and beyond with fast, simple and scientifically sound products. DNAe apply the best scientific skills and energy to build an evolving and innovative suite of electronic microchip-based solutions

• Performing laboratory experiments for technology development, involving molecular biology and biochemistry skills
• Independently driving scientific studies, setting goals and determining future experiments.
• Performing extensive literature research to aid one’s own work.
• Management of a small team of research associates, providing technical leadership and being accountable for their professional development.
• Recommending innovative approaches, analysing your experimental data, and suggesting new strategies for the team.

• A PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related field OR BSc inChemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related field with relevant industrial experience.
• Knowledge of NGS workflows
• Broad experience developing molecular analysis technologies.
• Experience or the capability to manage Research Assistants.• An innovative and pragmatic mindset, with excellent problem solving and analytical abilities.
• (Desirable) Direct NGS laboratory experience.
• (Desirable) Experience with nucleic acid amplification (PCR and non-PCR, including isothermal).
• (Desirable) Development experience with IVD or NGS systems.
• (Desirable) Experience interacting with disciplines that may be outside of the candidate’s area of expertise, such as engineering, software development and bioinformatics.