Molecular Biologist - Research Scientist

One of our global clients is looking for a Molecular Biologist Scientist to join their R&D Team on a contract basis.

The role is initially for one year contract.

Responsibilities:

• Follows broad frameworks to operate equipment needed to carry out trial work, and to ensure samples are available and delivered on time.
• Resolves routine issues with minimal senior staff or supervisory guidance and approval.

Requirements:

• Must have a degree/PhD in a relevant science discipline. Appropriate technical science background is critical.
• Must have worked with crop pest arthropods. Ideally, experience with Lepidoptera larvae.
• Must have experience in insect micro-injections.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Experience with injector systems (such as Nanoject) would be desirable.
• Experience running bioassays would be desirable.
• Experience with automated symptomology analysis and/or ADME assays would be desirable.
• Experience in Analytical Science (eg, Mass Spectrometry) and data analysis would be desirable.
• Talent to work effectively with staff at all organisational levels and a creative mind for problem-solving.
• Team mentality, effective interpersonal and communications skills, influencing colleagues from various disciplines, and guiding junior staff and students.