Advanced Research Assistant

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The Mouse Pipelines team is an essential component of a larger effort at the Sanger Institute to generate animal models of human disease, and to elucidate the function of genes via targeted knockouts and systematic phenotyping. As part this endeavour, we are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Mouse Molecular Technologies group. 

The role of Advanced Research Assistant will include determining the genotypes of mutant mice by PCR and real-time qPCR, and characterization of mutant alleles generated by targeted embryonic stem cells or CRISRP/Cas9 mutagenesis. There will be opportunities to gain additional skills within the group.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience in molecular biology and PCR, good record keeping, concentration and attention to detail whilst doing relatively repetitive procedures is essential to the role, as is good communication and troubleshooting for the efficient operation of the laboratory.

Essential Skills

• Good Communication Skills
• BSc in Biological Science
• Significant graduate experience in a laboratory environment, preferably in biological sciences
• Experience of successful working in a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of the use of informatics and databases and their role in supporting scientific research
• Familiar with standard computer software programs for molecular biology applications
• Understanding of bioinformatics and genome sequence data (e.g. ENSEMBL)
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail
• Good record keeping
• Ability to undertake basic trouble shooting and solve simple problems
• Ability to deliver under tight timelines
• Experience in a high-throughput environment

Ideal Skills

• The ability to successfully maintain multiple collaborative relationships
• Experience with data entry and sample tracking

Other information

The Sanger Institute is a charitably funded research centre focused on understanding the role of genetics in health and disease. We use state of the art large-scale genomic approaches to drive world-leading projects to uncover the basis of genetic and infectious disease. Our goal is to provide results that can be translated into diagnostics, treatments or therapies that reduce global health burdens.

The Institute is located near Cambridge, UK on the stunning Wellcome Genome Campus. This growing and dynamic site is the British hub of genomic science. It hosts the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI), Open Targets, a Biodata Innovation Centre and will soon host Genomics England Limited’s 100,000 Genomes Sequencing Centre. The Campus is also home to Wellcome Genome Campus Connecting Science. Connecting Science inspires new thinking, sparks conversation and supports learning by drawing on the ground-breaking research taking place on the Campus. Its mission is to enable everyone to explore genomic science and its impact on research, health and society.

To help researchers to develop their skills and networks, the Institute hosts a range of scientific seminars with internal and invited speakers, scientific group meetings and skills development workshops.

Our Benefits include: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, Group Income Protection, Healthcare scheme, Childcare Vouchers, Workplace Nursery and 25 days Annual Leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30, plus Bank Holidays. We also have a gym, two cafes, dining facilities, and a free campus bus service. Our thriving Sports and Social Club provides many opportunities to meet with people working across the campus.

Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

Please include a covering letter and CV with your application.