About the Role
NPL wishes to appoint two Higher Scientists in Engineered Cell Synthesis to co-develop the lab’s recently secured Biofoundry in support of the NPL’s ambition to establish a National Institute in Engineering Biology, Metrology and Standards to supercharge UK EngBio industry.
The post will be integrated within the NPL’s capabilities for Engineering Biology, Metrology, and Standards including Cryo-EM laboratories .
The new recruit will join a multidisciplinary team developing reference materials, methods and innovative tools to address the challenges of reproducibility, traceability, and comparability in Engineering Biology.
In your work at NPL, you will:
- support a state-of-the-art biofoundry for living measurement systems, engineered cells and cell components
- operate, develop, and maintain the biofoundry
- perform collaborative research involving the engineering of cells for use in EngBio processes and applications
- generate data and prepare technical reports for publications and commercial contracts
- contribute to the delivery of various R&D projects with industry
- support collaborative initiatives with industry and research organisations in the UK and abroad
With a degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry, you
- are passionate about science and committed to personal development as a scientist
- have a solid knowledge in systems biophysics, systems biology or synthetic biology
- possess practical skills in molecular cloning, assembly or cell culture
- demonstrate a customer focused attitude and a good team working ethos
- are able to plan and perform research following standard operating procedures and health and safety regulations
Advantageous skills include
- experience in electron microscopy, machine learning, microfluidics
- previous experience working in commercial companies or bio-foundries
- experience in bioprocessing, automated and high-throughput DNA analysis
There will also be opportunities to develop and harness these skills in the NPL.
For research examples please see:
Hoose, A, et al. Nat Rev Chem ; Briones, A. et al iScience ; Kepiro, I. et al. ACS Nano ; De Santis, E. et al, Nat Commun .
For industry case studies please see:
https://www.npl.co.uk/case-studies/supporting-the-uk-biotechnology-industry
https://www.npl.co.uk/case-studies/optimising-viral-vaccine-development
https://www.npl.co.uk/case-studies/3d-bio-processor-technology-synthetic-biology
This role is being advertised across multiple salary zones. Offer and salary will be dependent on experience.
Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.
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