Senior Molecular Biologist

As a Senior Molecular Biologist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing molecular biology techniques to support our research programs. Your role will involve designing and conducting experiments, analysing data, and presenting findings to internal and external stakeholders. You will be based within established laboratories with significant genome engineering expertise, and manage a team of several graduate-level research assistants. You will review data for the validation of new alleles, analyse production data to improve lab processes, and present your findings in publications.

The ideal candidate will have:

• PhD or equivalent in Biological Sciences or related field
• Research experience involving the use of molecular biology
• Strong background in molecular biology techniques, including PCR and
Sanger sequencing analysis
• Experience with gene-editing techniques, such as CRISPR/Cas9, Disability Confident
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The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) https://www.har.mrc.ac.uk/ is located in an expanding science and innovation park in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research. As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of distinct research clusters spread across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human disease.

If you are highly motivated with a passion for scientific discovery and innovation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on our research programs., Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits, from a defined-benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement, to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and a salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme. In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the work of a world-class medical research organisation.