Research Assistants – Chemistry & Oligonucleotide Development - NATA 2462

at  Medical Research Council

MRC - 5

Location
Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire
Salary
£29,808-£31,671
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Job Type
Science
Full Time / Part Time
Full Time
Contract Length
18 Months
Job Description
We have two Research Assistant roles which will be key members of the NATA Chemistry Team supporting the synthesis and development of nucleic acid therapeutics / new therapeutic oligonucleotides for various translational and collaborative projects. You will be involved in either the operation of oligonucleotide synthesizers or developing novel chemistry associated with oligonucleotides. They will also perform analytical techniques to analyse the identity, purity and quality of generated products. The individual will work with other chemistry and biology team members to ensure smooth running of the NATA projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• For Chemistry Research Assistant -Hold a Masters degree in chemistry or near completion.
• For Oligonucleotide Development Research Assistant - Hold a degree in chemistry or a related field.

• Take a proactive approach to learning and implementing new techniques and methods related to nucleic acid chemistry/ oligonucleotide chemistry, synthesis and analysis.
• Assist in the synthesis, purification, and analysis of nucleic acid therapeutics/ oligonucleotide therapeutics.
• Troubleshoot and support procedures and instrumentation.
• Assist in managing instruments, reagents, and chemical resources efficiently.
• Provide support in undertaking lab duties such as lab and equipment maintenance, H&S administration, inventory, databases, and SOPs.
• Keep excellent scientific records and implement databases.
• Present work internally and contribute to lab meetings.
• Maintain a good knowledge of the relevant literature.
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