Gene Editing Scientist

Gene Editing Scientist – Cambridge

• Salary £32 – £38k p.a. depending on experience plus benefits including pension + share options
• Cambridge, UK
• Permanent
• Fulltime
• Position available immediately
• Closing date: 16th November 2018

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Gene Editing Scientist to join a leading biotechnology company based in Cambridge. DefiniGEN is a progressive and dynamic company that uses its proprietary OptiDIFF production platform to robustly generate human cell types, including liver hepatocytes and pancreatic cells, from Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (IPSCs) for supply to the pharmaceutical and life science sectors. We are currently looking to recruit a talented Gene Editing Scientist to join our scientific team and expand the capabilities of the platform combining CRISPR and stem cell technologies.

As a Gene Editing Scientist you will be involved in delivering commercial gene editing projects for customers as well as expanding the gene editing capabilities of the company. In addition to laboratory projects, you will also liaise extensively with stakeholders and support other members in the group.

Key responsibilities:

-Deliver project goals and work closely with internal and external stakeholders
-Keeping up to date with scientific developments in the gene editing fields
-Train junior members of the team
-Make suggestions for new methods and technologies
-Deliver project summaries and report back to stakeholders

To be considered for this opportunity you must be educated to Msc or PhD/DPhil in a relevant scientific discipline (MSc should be associated with minimum 2-3 years relevant laboratory experience). This educational background will be coupled with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience using gene editing platforms – with a focus on CRISPR. Extensive mammalian cell culture experience is essential. It is also desirable that candidates have a solid background in molecular biology and/or cell biology assays.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in the gene-editing and stem cell fields. In return we are offering an excellent salary and benefits package.