Research And Development Associate 3
- bracknell, england, United Kingdom
- Contract·On-site
- £20 - £28 Per Hour
Job Description
Job Title: Research and Development Associate
Location: Bracknell
Contract Length: 24 months
Pay Rate: £17.17 per hour
About the Role
The Invertebrate Genetics team within Bioscience conducts critical research to support the development and understanding of novel insecticides. We are seeking a lab-based Scientist to work with the model species Drosophila melanogaster, deploying molecular genetic tools to support our insecticide discovery pipeline.
A key focus of this role will be enhancing the team's ability to genetically validate potential insecticide targets - initially through evaluating genetic tools for spatial and temporal modulation of these targets, with the longer-term objective of developing and deploying such tools in non-model agricultural pests. A genuine enthusiasm for, and ability to work beyond, the model species is essential.
You will join an Invertebrate Genetics team using molecular genetic approaches to support target-led insecticide discovery strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the project lead to evaluate and deploy molecular-genetic technologies enabling spatial and temporal modulation of putative insecticide targets
- Execute studies supporting insecticide projects and programmes
- Develop awareness of key project strategic goals
- Communicate experimental outcomes to stakeholders
- Maintain high standards of HSE compliance, including adherence to risk assessments, reporting safety incidents, and supporting the lab steward community when required
- Assist with maintaining and enhancing the invertebrate molecular laboratory, adapting to business priorities
- Assist with routine stock maintenance and compound screening activities
- Solve scientific problems and produce high-quality data using proven methodologies to address business challenges
- Document experiments and results, contributing to reports and proposing follow-up actions
Requirements
- Degree in a relevant science discipline, with an appropriate technical science background
- Essential: experience in a lab-based role
- Desirable: experience working with Drosophila melanogaster
- Desirable: knowledge/experience of molecular genetic techniques (e.g. Gal4/UAS, targeted protein degradation approaches)
- Excellent note-keeping and organisational skills
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills