RNA Biologist

Job title:

RNA Biologist

Company

CK Group

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for an RNA Biologist on behalf of a growing biotechnology company creating novel therapies for use in oncology and other diseases. This is a permanent position offering hybrid working options. The company is based in Cambridge.The ideal candidate will be an early-stage career scientist with a passion for novel innovative approaches to contribute to the company’s understanding of RNA modifications in cancer and other diseases.The key responsibilities will be:

• Implementing or developing novel methods to analyse RNA and its modifications by sequencing and other approaches.
• Profiling gene expression biology through a variety of techniques e.g.ChIP-seq, CLIP-seq, Ribosome profiling.
• Enabling the automation of NGS library preparations.
• Learn or develop computational analyses of NGS data.
• Present results in project team meetings, review literature for novel “omics” approaches and contribute to implementation of novel methods into project work.
• Maintain an electronic lab note-book and records of experiments, write protocols and assist in the preparation of standard operating procedures and risk assessments.

To be considered for the position you should have the following:

• PhD in a relevant life science subject such as Biology or Biochemistry or BSc/MSc with additional 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Previous industry experience is a plus but not essential.
• Enthusiastic self-starter attitude with a passion for innovative science.
• Extensive hands-on experience with standard molecular biology methods and working with RNA, DNA and proteins.
• Expertise in RNA biology and working with different classes of RNA is essential. Prior knowledge of specialist methods to analyse specific subtypes or structures of RNA (e.g. tRNA, ncRNA, R-loops) and RNA modifications is highly desirable.
• Experience with the preparation of next-generation sequencing libraries.
• Previous experience using automation systems desirable.

Apply:It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 104081 in all correspondence.

Expected salary

Location

Cambridge

Job date

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:21:10 GMT

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