Lead Molecular Biologist

Job title:

Lead Molecular Biologist

Firm

Serna Bio

Job description

Lead Molecular BiologistSerna Bio is constructing the world’s first map of the druggable transcriptome, systematically opening up the universe of RNA biology to small molecule drug discovery. Utilizing our Discovery Platform, we’re tackling the classically intractable targets starting from coding to non-coding RNA.We’re in search of an Skilled Lead Scientist to affix our Stevenage-based R&D lab and contribute to our R&D work.The Affect You’ll MakeOn this function, you’ll lead the growth of our in-house goal validation instruments by the event and scaleup of novel assays and the acceleration of our high-throughput screening platforms.Working with a small and nimble group, you’ll assist set up novel methodologies, contribute to our business goals and have the chance to scale your profession as we develop the corporate.As an bold start-up, we work with complexity at tempo. You’ll have loads of alternative to develop as a scientist and to develop your skills exterior of your present consolation zone.

• Implement and enhance strategies for producing knock-in cell strains and executing cell-based & in vitro assays at scale
• Design, implement and perform lab work centered on the event and optimisation of assays
• Assist us develop, and quickly develop your profession
• Personal and Ship initiatives straight with our R&D group

The Group You’ll Be part ofYou may be a key member of our rising UK labs in Stevenage, contributing to a wide range of Molecular and cell biology work.NecessitiesTechnical Necessities

• PhD or MSc with a minimum of 2- 5 years expertise in a biotech or CRO in Molecular biology,
• In depth expertise in mammalian cell tradition throughout numerous cell strains
• Demonstrable expertise in RNASeq library prep and different NGS strategies (Biochemistry, Genomics)
• Direct hands-on expertise with molecular biology strategies (DNA/RNA methods, cloning, PCR, qPCR, PAGE)
• Robust expertise with western blotting and different antibody-based methods (Immunofluorescence, antibody optimisation)
• Expertise of growing and optimising assays, together with cell-based & in vitro assays, to be used in high-throughput research

Bonus Expertise

• Data and expertise with CLIP

Interpersonal abilities

• Earlier expertise in working in a small, fast-paced setting the place possession is essential
• Extremely efficient organisation, documentation and written communication abilities. You’re pleased with your lab notebooks and your capacity to speak advanced concepts merely.
• Nicely-developed essential pondering and mission administration abilities
• Capability to work in complexity and ship to outlined timelines
• Wonderful presentation abilities
• Need and skill to voice your opinion and share concepts

The Values You’ll Share

• We’re unapologetically unrealistic: We’re unapologetic that our expectations for supply are terribly excessive. There may be urgency to our existence: our ambition grounded in relentless execution of well-designed experiments.
• We’re data-driven: Knowledge trumps opinions.
• We’re humble: We perceive the restrictions of our data and search to study from others to attenuate them.
• We’re curious: Studying from the varied views of our fellow teammates, and from failure, is a vital a part of how we make progress. At Serna Bio, we have a good time failure, errors, and the flexibility to study from them.

AdvantagesWhat We Supply

• The chance to speed up your profession. You’ll have the chance to develop your profession as we develop our labs.
• The chance to make a distinction. Your work may have a direct influence on the experiments we run, and can affect our packages destined for the clinic to have an effect on affected person outcomes.
• A spot to discover the vary of your pursuits. We satisfaction ourselves in an setting that cultivates curiosity, creativity and autonomy. At Serna the “why” of issues is all the time an important query.
• An setting designed to broaden your views. We care deeply about inclusive working practices and numerous groups. Variety is integral to our success, and an inclusive setting permits the group to do their finest work.

About UsSerna Bio is constructing the world’s first map of the druggable transcriptome, systematically opening up the universe of RNA biology to small molecule drug discovery. Utilizing our Discovery Platform, we’re tackling the classically intractable targets, with an preliminary give attention to Oncology and Uncommon Illness.The present toolkit for growing medication is targeted nearly completely on protein targets. Nevertheless, 85% of the approximate 3 billion base pairs within the human genome encodes for RNA however not protein. Our platform allows a novel method to grasp RNA construction, perform and binding websites to be able to develop a brand new class of medicine. Concentrating on RNA on this manner allows us to discover therapeutics for the numerous ailments with no identified therapies.Our mission is to develop a brand new class of medicine that may influence affected person lives. We’re curious, nimble, breaking new floor and rising quick. Come make an influence with us and be a part of our story

Anticipated wage

Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Job date

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 23:18:46 GMT

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