Apprentice DNA Scientist NGS
Source BioScience is a leading UK genomics service provider offering both Sanger sequencing and NGS to the research community. This role is to join our NGS team and the successful candidate will support project delivery utilising some of the most recent and cutting-edge technologies available including Illumina and Oxford Nanopore methods.
Role
- Quality control of DNA/RNA samples
- NGS Library preparation
- Operation and maintenance of NGS equipment
- Perform and adhere to SOP when undertaking laboratory tasks in support of project progression, working independently or in conjunction with other team members
- Be able to observe and report problems encountered with possible hardware failure or sample related issues
- Teamwork – balancing the different demands and priorities placed upon them by the other members of the group and customers. Working to deadlines and making effective use of the time and resources available
- Follow standard SOPs and meticulous record keeping
Training
- The Apprentice will undertake the level 6 BSc (Hons) Laboratory Science degree at Anglia Ruskin Unversity (Cambridge)
Training will take place at:
- ARU Cambridge campus - day release during term-time (36 days per year)
- Source BioScience site in Histon, Cambs
- Opportunities to progress through our career ladder as experience is gained in the role
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Laboratory scientist (degree) (level 6)
- Training Provider
- ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.
- Expected Duration
- 60 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 17th May 2024
- Start Date
- Thursday, 1st August 2024
Desired Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- Maths & English GCSE or equivalent, grade C/4 or above (Essential)
- Any A Level or equivalent, grade BBC (112 UCAS points) (Essential)
About the Employer
SOURCE BIOSCIENCE UK LIMITED
Source BioScience is a leading UK based genomics service provider to Global Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology organisations, and Life Science and Academic communities. We have access to the latest technologies available in the market including Illumina, Oxford Nanopore and newly launched Element BioScience Aviti sequencing platforms.
- Company
- SOURCE BIOSCIENCE UK LIMITED
- Location
- Endeavour House, Vision Park, Histon, Cambridge, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £17,500.00
- Posted
- Company
- SOURCE BIOSCIENCE UK LIMITED
- Location
- Endeavour House, Vision Park, Histon, Cambridge, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £17,500.00
- Posted