Research Associate I / II, Multiomics (12 month contract)

What You Will Contribute To Altos

Working within the Institute of Technology (IoT) Multiomics Innovation Hub in Cambridge as a contractor (for a period of 12 months) you will be part of a team undertaking the following key responsibilities:

• Support the operation of a state-of-the-art multiomics facility – focussing on genomics workflows such as Illumina and Nanopore sequencing, bulk RNA/DNA library prep and single cell, e.g., 10x genomics / Parse Bio. 
• Support your Altos colleagues as a member of the Innovation Hub by providing technical assistance on sequencers, automation, and common molecular biology techniques.
• Support the Altos Science Discovery community as a subject matter expert in genomics workflows, offering critical advice in experimental design 
• Maintain Hub instrumentation including sequencers, single cell isolation, lab automation, qPCR, DNA extraction and ancillary QC equipment
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers, purchase consumables and reagents, maintain laboratory stock.
• Write SOP and risk assessments.
• Create and maintain records in electronic laboratory notebook systems.
• Contribute to writing and dissemination of research results as required.
• Be part of an innovative team developing tools and projects in collaboration with our global research community.
• Provide excellent communication of current workflows and new ideas to your team.
• Bring enthusiasm to innovate new multiomics techniques as a member of a close team that collaborates widely.
• Engage in ground-breaking and innovative science as part of a wider scientific community.

Who You Are

This position is for hands-on laboratory scientist with experience in genomics workflows, an ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in laboratory operations and workflows in a genomics laboratory - you know what it means to work in a hub / core facility.
• Hands-on knowledge of common library prep and sequencing technologies.
• The knowledge to provide help in designing single cell experiments, particularly regarding methods and scheduling workflows 
• Demonstrable knowledge and first-hand experience in:
• NGS library prep - all relevant, but especially total / mRNA plate based, and 10x Genomics’ single cell workflows.
• DNA / RNA extraction methods and measurement techniques (Qubit / TapeStation)
• Genomics-focused liquid handlers and automation
• Single cell genomics methods 
• LIMS / data management
• An excellent team player and communicator who can flourish in a small team environment.
• Experience of single cell isolation and or spatial-omic technologies is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will join us as a Research Associate I or II, depending on the level of relevant experience:

RA I (0- 2 years experience)

RA II (2- 4 years experience)

Minimum Qualifications

BSc / MSc in relevant field (e.g., molecular biology, biochemistry)

RA I £14.85- £19.55 ph

RA II £17.35- £22.85 ph

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience

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