Graduate Training Scheme Research Assistant

Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire

23-month fixed term contract

About us

The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) https://www.har.mrc.ac.uk/ is located in a growing science and innovation campus in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research. As the hub of the new MRC National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support groups of researchers across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human diseases, such as cancer, developmental disorders and neurodegeneration.

About the MLC Training Scheme

The MLC's Graduate Training Scheme offfers structured training, a real job with responsibilities from day one, and a direct route to professional accreditation.  It will allow you to use your degree in a dynamic, creative and collaborative culture, while gathering expertise and skills related to genetics research.

About the role

We are recruiting a Research Assistant on the MLC Graduate Scheme for the Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) group, to provide technical support in a busy Genome Engineering service team. The opportunity will span a broad range of molecular and cellular biology techniques. Additional training in a range of soft skills will be provided as a member of a graduate cohort undergoing technical training in a range of specialities. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Characterisation and quality control of genetically modified materials, employing PCR-based techniques and sequencing
• Genotyping and in-depth characterisation of new alleles
• Sample management and communication of results
• Cell culture
• Other general duties as required to ensure the smooth running of a molecular biology laboratory (for example, ordering reagents); such tasks will be shared with the rest of the team 

About you

To be eligible for this opportunity, all candidates will need to demonstrate that they meet the following criteria:

• BSc in Biological Sciences or related subject (S)
• Understanding of basic techniques (qPCR, ddPCR) (S&I)
• Experience of working in a laboratory (S)
• Some initial experience in basic techniques of molecular biology; for example, PCR, qPCR or cloning S&I)
• Computer literacy is essential for the recording and communication of results (S)
• An understanding of genetic modification in laboratory animals (S&I)
• Organised and hard-working, with precision and a strong eye for detail (I)
• Able to work well as part of a team, as well as independently (I)
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal (S&I) 

For the full job description, please visit our site on the link below. 

Benefits

Choosing to join our Graduate Training Programme means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, all bank holidays plus 2.5 privilege days, access to shopping and travel discounts, cycle to work scheme and wellbeing initiatives.

How to Apply

For full details and to apply: https://mrc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-1/candidate/postings/2224

Please quote reference MLC 2062

The closing date for applications is 19-Feb-2023 

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