The opportunity

• Carry out high-level and early-stage proof-of-concept research to explore and validate new product ideas
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team that is dedicated to developing innovative, world-class products for the NGS market
• Conduct regular project progress reviews to communicate key findings, conclusions and implications to the project team
• Keep detailed records of all experiments and project-related information
• Keep abreast of advances in peer reviewed publications and the marketplace

Who you are

Education

• Required Qualification and Education: BSc (Hons) in a relevant study field (e.g. Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biotechnology)

Experience

• 1 or more years experience in enzyme improvement for application in sequencing sample preparation. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge and practical experience of a broad range of molecular biology techniques
• Strong analytical, multitasking and problem solving skills
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to articulate findings 
• Familiarity with major commercial NGS technologies, platforms and applications
• Practical experience with enzyme expression, -purification as well as purity determination