RNA Scientist Location – Cambridge Sector – Biotechnology Salary – £30,000 - £33,000 (depending on interview performance & experience) Full time, permanent role We are currently offering the opportunity for a scientist to join an innovative biotechnology company based in Cambridge. Our client is seeking a new hard-working individual to contribute to the development of novel RNA-based therapeutics. This is the perfect opportunity for an individual with hands-on laboratory experience within an R&D setting or during a PhD, with a focus on RNA-based research. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. The Role As a scientist within the RNA team, you will be responsible for: * Utilising DNA to perform screening and optimisation experiments for in vitro transcription (IVT), * Producing mRNA and saRNA and performing subsequent RNA purification and analysis, * Working closely with clients and providing them with valuable experimental data. Current / Recent Experience Required: * MSc or PhD in molecular biology or related (essential). * Hands-on laboratory experience with RNA-based projects during a PhD or within an R&D environment (essential). * Experience with RNA-based techniques – e.g. RNA extraction, RNA isolation, RNA quantification, in vitro transcription (IVT), RNA sequencing. * Expertise with molecular biology techniques – e.g. electrophoresis, ELISA, qPCR, flow cytometry (essential). Profile Required: * Existing UK work eligibility (essential). * Happy to commute / relocate to Cambridge (essential). * An interest in working closely with clients on client-based projects (essential). The Package As an up-and-coming Cambridge Biotech, our client can offer a competitive salary and benefits package including private pension and private health insurance