Job Description
I am looking for an NGS Scientist to join my client, a Bristol-based biotech developing next-gen IVDs for bloodstream infections.
What you'll be doing?
You’ll lead bacterial sequencing workflows in the lab, ensuring processes run smoothly from sample receipt to data. This includes running and maintaining lysis and sequencing workflows, troubleshooting issues, guiding technicians, and optimising processes for speed and reliability. You’ll track samples and reagents, contribute to SOPs, and collaborate with colleagues across science, engineering, and data teams.
What they are looking for?
You are hands-on, detail-oriented, and thrive in high-throughput or diagnostic lab environments. You have strong sequencing, molecular biology, or microbiology experience, with the ability to troubleshoot, document clearly, and work independently or in a team.
Essential: PhD (or MSc with industry experience), sequencing workflow expertise, bacterial culture experience, industry lab background, SOP familiarity, and excellent communication.
Desirable: Experience with robotic liquid handling, scripting (e.g. Python), LIMS, OpenTrons, ISO 13485, or high-volume diagnostic labs.
What you'll get in return for your experience?
The salary for this role is £35,000 - 40,000 plus benefits. It is a permanent, full-time position based full time on-site in Bristol. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.
What's next?
If this sounds like a role for you then please do apply through the link.
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