Automation Scientist
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Job Description
Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford UK with satellite offices and a commercial presence in many global locations across the US APAC and Europe.
Oxford Nanopore employs from multiple subject areas including nanopore science molecular biology and applications informatics engineering electronics manufacturing and commercialisation. The management team led by CEO Dr Gordon Sanghera has a track record of delivering disruptive technologies to the market.
Oxford Nanopores sequencing platform is the only technology that offers real-time analysis in fully scalable formats from pocket to population scale that can analyse native DNA or RNA and sequence any length of fragment to achieve short to ultra-long read lengths. Our goal is to enable the analysis of any living thing by anyone anywhere!
We are currently seeking a passionate individual to join our Automation Solutions team as an Automation Scientist who will actively drive the growth of our automation platforms.
The Details
This exciting and challenging role is responsible for developing and introducing new automated workflows with a focus on ElysION.
This hybrid role split evenly between lab and desk-based tasks will involve developing testing and optimising automated NGS sample preparation protocols sequencing prepared libraries on our range of sequencing devices and analysing and reporting the results.
What Were Looking For
In addition to a BSc or equivalent experience in Physics Chemistry Biology or other relevant subjects the applicant will have acquired significant practical laboratory experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact products by coordinating with cross-functional teams managing project timelines and presenting progress to stakeholders.
Required skills knowledge and competencies:
- Experience with automation liquid handling or robotic systems
- Experience with scripting/programming e.g. Python Linux XML etc
- Experience of basic life science laboratory techniques and equipment e.g. pipetting normalisation use of thermocyclers etc
- Understanding of laboratory best practises
- Experience in NGS sample preparation
- DNA extraction methods
- Attention to detail; ensuring precision and accuracy in experiments data collection and analysis
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Analytical skills
- Collaboration
We offer outstanding benefits to include an attractive bonus generous pension contributions private healthcare and an excellent starting salary. Based within beautiful landscaped surroundings with tree-lined walks water features and a lake all of which make for a wonderful working environment.
If you are looking to utilise your skills to really make a difference to humankind then consider joining our team and apply today!
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a persons gender marital status race religion colour age disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
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Employment Type
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