DNA Scientist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Source BioScience Limited is an international provider of integrated state of the art Laboratory Services and Products. Headquartered in the UK, with offices in UK, Europe and the USA, Source BioScience is a fully owned subsidiary of SourceBio International plc, which listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in October 2020.
Job Description
If you are a lab-based scientist, experienced in a range of genomics techniques - then this is the opportunity for you!
The role will be undertaking Sanger Sequencing at the Cambridge laboratory. Postholder will be responsible for a wide range of tasks including extracting DNA, processing DNA samples for sequencing, data analysis, as well as participation in other research projects, possessing good interpersonal skills, meticulous record keeping and be conscientious and reliable in their approach to work.
Main reponsibilities:
- Work with in-house LIMS systems
- Extracting DNA
- Processing DNA samples for sequencing
- Machine maintenance
- Reagent validation
- Data analysis
- General lab duties
- Customer interaction
- Site/department cover where required
The salary attached to this role is up to £27,000 per annum depending on experience
Due to the volume of applications, we apologise that we are unable to respond individually to each application. If we have not contacted you within 7 working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please feel free to apply for any other position you may see in the future.
Qualifications
Degree or equivalent experience
Additional Information
- Pension
- Income Protection
- Death in Service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Medicash health cash plan
- Shopping & leisure discount portal
- Virtual GP Service
- mProve Yourself health and wellbeing resources
- SkinVision App
- Able Futures Mental Health support
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- An extra day off on your birthday
- Option to buy and sell holidays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted private healthcare
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for DNA Scientist roles across Source Bioscience's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £27,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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