PCR Assay Design Scientist - (6 MONTH CONTRACT)
The successful candidate will support the development of diagnostic qPCR kits, using their qPCR design and bioinformatics expertise, in a fast-paced and friendly biotech company with global reach.
Main duties and responsibilities
- The development of assays: design PCR primers and probes for targeted assays.
- Curate sequence data and mine public databases for sequence content periodically.
- Contribute to the daily surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 sequence information to ensure homology with Primerdesign CE-IVD assays.
- Work closely with internal and external collaborators to define the bioinformatics requirements for assays, set timelines and perform design reviews.
- Contribute to post market surveillance of our CE-IVD and Research Use Only kits
- Take ownership of multiple work packages, providing regular progress reports and delivering timely results.
- Assist in the data analysis and report writing of development studies, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory standards.
- Provide expert technical support for customers when required.
- Participate in R&D team meetings as needed.
- Ensure the completion of research-related documentation (including technical summaries) in line with an ISO13485 quality management system.
Qualifications and experience required:
Essential
- BSc/MSc in a Life Science Subject
- Must have experience of primer and probe design for qPCR and/or other primer/probe based assays.
- Proficient with bioinformatics analysis tools: multiple sequence alignment, BLAST analysis, open reading frame analysis etc.
- Understanding of the biology behind genotyping, gene expression profiling, comparative genomics and genetic mapping
- The ability to work well within a team and have strong written and verbal communication skills is critical.
- Excellent communication skills, organizational skills and outstanding attention to detail are required for this role.
Desirable
- MSc in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics or related field
- Expertise in mining public databases for genomic sequences.
- Expertise in sequence analysis tools for mapping and comparative genomics.
- Experience of working in industry, particularly in a customer facing role and in technical support.
- Experience of working within a quality system is highly advantageous, particularly ISO 13485.
- Previous experience in scientific product development or creating complex study designs desired.
- Previous statistical data analysis experience would be beneficial.
- Experience in designing and validating SNP genotyping assays
- Previous experience in pathogen detection PCR assay design
- Department
- Research & Development
- Role
- Backfill
- Locations
- Southampton SO53 4DG
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Professionals
Southampton SO53 4DG
Some of the benefits we offer....
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Company Bonus Scheme
Based on performance against both Corporate and Personal objectives
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Group Pension Scheme
5% company contribution
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Holiday
25 days holiday (plus public holidays) with the option to Buy/Sell days each year
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Life Assurance
Giving you the peace of mind for your family should the worst happen
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Private Medical Insurance
Includes optical and dental cover
Supporting communities and wider society
At Novacyt, we believe in contributing to communities where we operate, and we have made donations to various charities and schools in the areas our offices are located.
Following the transformational financial performance of Novacyt in 2020, a charity steering committee was created made up from a number of key employees within the group tasked with identifying schools and charities in need of support particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2021 a sum of £500,000 was dedicated to supporting a total of 25 schools and 50 charities throughout the year. We assisted projects looking to support critically ill children and adults, the homeless, old age pensioners and war veterans.
About Novacyt
At Novacyt, we pride ourselves on concentrating our expertise on specific market needs. Offering a comprehensive and developing portfolio of quality products, backed by proven supply and delivery services, to ensure the highest possible standards of customer service around the world.
PCR Assay Design Scientist - (6 MONTH CONTRACT)
The successful candidate will support the development of diagnostic qPCR kits, using their qPCR design and bioinformatics expertise, in a fast-paced and friendly biotech company with global reach.
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