Job description
You will be based within established laboratories with significant genome engineering in the generation and quality control of engineered mouse alleles. You will work as part of a team on a collaborative technology development programme in Genome Editing and Engineering and be responsible for the design and validation of genome-engineered mouse models.
You will design genetically altered alleles, editing reagents and genotyping assays and work collaboratively with the MCB team and with the MLC groups responsible for mouse production, breeding, and embryo manipulation. Your role will involve collaborating with other senior members in the group to analyse production data, refine lab processes and present findings in publications. Once familiarised with the service’s work, you will have the opportunity to manage one or two graduate-level research assistants.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on our research programs. The MRC is an excellent place to develop yourself further and a range of training and development opportunities will be available to you, including professional registration with the Science Council.
Benefits
Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits:
- A defined-benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement.
- Access to employee shopping/travel discounts and a salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme.
- In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the work of a world-class medical research organisation.
What we are looking for
- PhD or equivalent in biological sciences or related field
- Understanding of gene structure and expertise in standard molecular biology techniques (PCR, sequencing, or in-vitro transcription)
Accepted degree subjects
- biology and life sciences
Additional job details
- Location
- Harwell
- Salary
- £39,375 – £43,962
salary dependent on skills and experience
- Contract, dates and working times
- Permanent
Full-time
How to apply
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 19 May 2024
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Closing date: 19 May 2024