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About Meridian
Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy, and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals who help drive our vision. Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting-edge solutions to tough problems.
Job Summary
The role involves taking part in the scientific activities within the R&D group by developing and delivering new products and/or performing laboratory work, while providing documentation according to ISO standards. The position may also involve dealing with customers’ technical enquiries when necessary.
Key Duties
* Conduct experimental work on a variety of scientific projects.
* Independently follow SOP (protocols, MSOP and ASOP)
* Independent troubleshooting of the experiment
* Write literature to support products.
* Keep accurate laboratory records.
* Work to ISO13485 standards and understand their requirements.
* Participation in general laboratory meetings
* Assist with the technical support activities in the R&D group
* Ability to sit for multiple hours.
* Ability to stand for multiple hours.
Qualifications
* A PhD or equivalent in life science
* Experience in an active research laboratory or equivalent industrial experience
* Experience in real-time PCR (qPCR) and endpoint PCR assay design and interpretation of data
* Ability to autonomously develop and troubleshoot enzymatic assays.
* Laboratory experience in gene expression studies and analysis, isothermal amplification, or molecular microbiology is a plus
* Experience in the construction of libraries for next-generation sequencing is a plus.
* Expertise in a broad range of molecular biology techniques
* Good understanding of chemical principles involved in buffers, stabilizers, enhancers, fluorescent chemistry etc., used with commercial polymerases and polymerases mixes
* Demonstrate ownership of activities and responsibilities
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in communicating ideas and concepts.
* Professionally interact with customers.
* Knowledge of DNA and RNA polymerases
* Familiarity with general bioinformatics websites and software packages
* Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with an interdisciplinary group
We can offer you
* Private health and dental care to support your overall wellbeing.
* Employee wellbeing services for everyday health and mental wellbeing support.
* Occupational health resources to help you stay healthy and thrive at work.
* Group Life Assurance and Group Income Protection schemes for financial peace of mind.
* Personal pension plan to help you plan for your future.
* Gym Flex – discounted corporate rates to support your fitness goals.
* Reward Gateway – access to a wide range of discounts at high street stores and major supermarkets.
* Season ticket loan scheme to help you with your public transportation.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
* Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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