Job Details
We are a dynamic team of 50 people with a passion for science and delivering for our customers.
At Ingenza we are turbocharging biological systems to make everything from therapeutics to enzymes and consumer products, addressing challenges in human health and the global environment. We are a high-growth SME, driven by our values, culture of integrity, and scientific excellence.
There is an exciting opportunity for a Molecular Biologist with excellent knowledge and preferably industrial experience in Molecular Biology, mammalian cell culture/cell line development and Microbiology to join our team. The candidate must be able to work collaboratively in a Molecular Biology laboratory, multitask to reach tight project deadlines and show an aptitude for learning new skills as well as leading by example as a Senior member of our Molecular Biology department. Attention to experimental rigour and the ability to carefully record and present methods and results is essential. Excellent communication and presentation skills are required.
In return, the successful candidate will be embedded within a dynamic, sociable team in a lab-based role with flexible working hours. This position will be based at brand new facilities at the Roslin Innovation Centre where there is regular bus links to the City Centre, free on-site parking, an on-site gym, and several on-site cafes – the perfect setting to meet colleagues over a coffee in view of the Pentland Hills.
Skills/Experience
The candidate will have:
- A PhD or Masters in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Industrial Biotechnology (or closely aligned subject).
- For Master-level candidates, at least four years of industry experience is essential; for PhD-level candidates at least two years of post-doctoral or industry experience is essential.
- Excellent knowledge in, and ability to independently carry out, molecular biology techniques such as vector design, PCR, cloning methods (Gibson Assembly, Golden Gate, traditional endonuclease/ligase reactions, etc.), electrophoresis, electroporation or other transformation methods, and aseptic techniques.
- Experience in CHO/HEK293 cell culture (including transfection and stable cell line generation) and gene editing (desirable) in mammalian cells cell lines.
- Good knowledge of recombinant protein analysis methods such as ELISA, SDS-PAGE, and Western Blot.
- Knowledge and experience (preferred) in handling multiple microbial hosts (e.g. Escherichia coli, Pichia pastoris, Bacillus subtilis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, etc.)
- Excellent numeracy skills and a strong problem-solving ability.
- Proven ability to plan, conduct and troubleshoot experiments both independently, and as part of a team.
- Very good critical information-seeking skills to analyse precedents and guide experimental design.
- The candidate must be able to multitask, have excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and a flexible hard-working approach are key attributes for this position.
Other Desirable Skills include:
- Previous line management or mentoring experience.
- Experience in mammalian cell line development for recombinant antibodies production
- Good knowledge of protein purification methods like affinity, ion exchange and size exclusion chromatography (ideally using the ÄKTA system).
- Experience in working under a Quality Management System (SOP’s, RA’s etc).
- Knowledge and experience in screening methodology, enzyme biochemistry.
- Knowledge and experience of standard bioinformatics software packages.
- Experience in Microbiology/Fermentation settings.
Specifics
- Position:
- Closing date: Friday the 6th of September 2024
- Location: Roslin, Midlothian
- Hours: Full time, Monday – Friday
- Work pattern: Days
- Duration: Permanent
- Pension: Available
- Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Benefits
- Perkbox membership
- Unum Help@Hand health and wellbeing services
- BUPA level 1 health expenses cover
- On-site gym
- On-site childcare
- Free on-site parking
- Excellent bus links
- Performance based annual bonus
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid for company nights out
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Celebrating colleague milestones
Ingenza believes that we best serve our customers by creating and supporting an inclusive and diverse team. All the qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disabilities, or age.