Exciting opportunities have arisen at GeneFirst, an innovative molecular diagnostics company based in Oxfordshire.  We are looking for self-motivated scientists with experience in NGS, PCR, bioinformatics, and a strong understanding of molecular biology to help bring to market novel cancer/infectious disease assays based on proprietary technologies.  The ideal candidate must demonstrate attention to detail, good bench work skills, be a highly motivated and flexible team member, be able to deliver on clear targets and effectively communicate results.

 If this sounds like you and you are looking for an exciting new venture, please send your CV and covering letter to: [email protected]

 

Key Roles and Responsibilities

•       Work under the direction of CSO and team lead and contribute to multiple projects developing kits for cancer/infectious disease diagnostics

•       Hands-on involvement in all stages of assay development, from initial feasibility through to verification and validation and product launch

•       Fully document all work following existing SOPs and prepare experiment summaries, internal reports and presentations as required under and Quality Management System

•       With guidance, create documentation according to GeneFirst Design Control Process for IVD products

•       Responsible for ensuring timely completion of all relevant deliverables

 

Essential Attributes

•       BSc or Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genomics, Cellular/Cancer Biology, Bioinformatics/computing science or relevant Life Sciences field or relevant industry experience (1-3+ years) 

•       Familiarity working with DNA/RNA samples, NGS library construction, and workflows including data analysis  

•       Strong experience of nucleic acid technologies, PCR, highly multiplex PCR, RT-PCR, quantitative PCR  

•       Team orientated with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to take ownership and accountability of assignments

 

Desirable Attributes 

•       Experience designing and developing PCR/NGS assays

•       Experience with designing, optimising and validating RUO/IVD assays

•       Experience working with liquid biopsy samples (i.e. cell free DNA or cell free RNA)

•       Experience working with epigenetic/methylation based assays

•       Previous experience working under ISO13485 Quality Management System and IVD regulations

 

If this sounds like you and you are looking for an exciting new venture, please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected].

 

 

GeneFirst Ltd

Culham Science Centre

Abingdon, Oxfordshire

                                                                        OX13 3DB