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Development Scientist
Posted 5 days 6 hours ago by Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Oxford Science Park - On site
Join Oxford Nanopore's Regulated & Applied Development team and play a key role in the development, verification and validation of next-generation sequencing platforms and end-to-end workflows.
As a Development Scientist, you will design and execute laboratory-based development and V&V studies, delivering high-quality experimental data to support new product development and lifecycle management. Working within a regulated environment, you'll contribute to technically challenging projects while ensuring data integrity, compliance and scientific excellence.
What you'll be doing:- Designing and executing development and V&V experiments.
- Analysing and interpreting complex datasets to generate meaningful insights.
- Troubleshooting technical challenges and contributing to root-cause investigations.
- Producing clear experimental records, reports and technical documentation.
- Supporting product development activities within ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality frameworks.
- Contributing to continuous improvement of laboratory processes and workflows.
- Degree in Biological, Chemical or Physical Sciences (or equivalent experience).
- Laboratory experience working with DNA, RNA and/or protein samples.
- Experience analysing and interpreting scientific data.
- Strong understanding of molecular biology principles.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation and communication skills.
- A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop.
- Experience in a regulated or quality-controlled laboratory environment.
- Knowledge of Oxford Nanopore sequencing technologies.
- Experience working within a Quality Management System (ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485).
- Familiarity with Linux and/or Python.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team at the forefront of sequencing innovation, helping to develop technologies that are transforming biological research and applied genomics worldwide.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
