<div>Senior Scientific Assistant (Internal Applications) Job Overview:  We are looking for a Senior Scientific Assistant to support and contribute to our research and product development efforts whilst providing specialized support for synthetic biology applications, contributing towards our scientific goals.  You will work in our Molecular Biology facilities to support all stages of running our high-throughput quality assay pipelines, including handling and preparing biological material, maintaining relevant laboratory stocks and supporting assay execution. You will also provide support to the scientific leads in the generation and quality control of plasmid vectors. Key Responsibilities:  <ul><li>Supporting maintenance of relevant laboratory stocks</li><li>Performing key molecular cloning tasks and QC</li><li>Strict adherence to rigorous instructions, workflows and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)</li><li>Maintaining strong QC and assurance practices, including traceable laboratory records and databases</li><li>Reporting relevant scientific and technical updates to our stakeholders in a clear, precise, and concise manner</li></ul> Core Competencies:  <ul><li>Enthusiasm for expanding technical skills, learning new wet-lab and in silico techniques and processes and a genuine interest in Tropic's research</li><li>A hands-on mindset and an excellent team player with professional, effective communication</li><li>Strong attention to detail and excellent organization</li><li>Goal-orientated time management</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while consistently maintaining a professional attitude</li><li>Proven ability to follow protocols and maintain detailed records to a high standard</li><li>An aptitude for thinking critically and troubleshooting relevant technical issues</li><li>An aptitude for multitasking, prioritizing their own tasks and working independently</li><li>Ability to demonstrate subject-matter knowledge in relation to molecular biology techniques and relevant technologies</li></ul> Technical Competencies:  <ul><li>Aseptic handling of biological material and experience in tissue culture</li><li>Proficiency for general molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, and sequencing technologies)</li><li>General knowledge of plasmid assembly and bacterial transformation methods</li><li>Experience with using molecular biology software and online tools (Snapgene, Geneious and BLASTn) for cloning applications </li></ul> About Us: Tropic is one of the world’s leading agricultural gene-editing companies. Our team is dedicated to the development and commercialization of high-performing varieties of tropical crops to provide significant benefits to growers, processors and consumers globally, tackling real-world problems around food security and sustainability. Our vision is to become a leading seed business with significant ownership of its products from the laboratory to the field, while maintaining constructive relationships with growers and consumers based on transparency and trust. Why Join Tropic? <ul><li>Diverse workforce operating in a dynamic working environment</li><li>Excellent learning and career development opportunities</li><li>Social events throughout the year</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits including Private Medical Care, Medical Cash Plan</li><li>25 days annual leave and Life Assurance</li></ul> Further Information: <ul><li>Job Location – Norwich UK </li><li>Time Requirement – Full Time</li><li>Contract – Permanent</li><li>Closing date – 4th August </li></ul></div>

Tropic Biosciences UK Ltd is a pioneering leader in the development of novel high-performing commercial tropical crop varieties and traits using advanced genetic breeding (e.g. CRISPR) technologies. Tropic currently focuses on the massive coffee, banana and rice crops, which play a critical role in global agriculture, trade, and nutrition, but face significant, yet addressable, disease and supply-chain challenges.

Senior Scientific Assistant (Internal)

<div>Senior Scientific Assistant (Internal Applications) Job Overview:  We are looking for a Senior Scientific Assistant to support and contribute to our research and product development efforts whilst providing specialized support for synthetic biology applications, contributing towards our scientific goals.  You will work in our Molecular Biology facilities to support all stages of running our high-throughput quality assay pipelines, including handling and preparing biological material, maintaining relevant laboratory stocks and supporting assay execution. You will also provide support to the scientific leads in the generation and quality control of plasmid vectors. Key Responsibilities:  <ul><li>Supporting maintenance of relevant laboratory stocks</li><li>Performing key molecular cloning tasks and QC</li><li>Strict adherence to rigorous instructions, workflows and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)</li><li>Maintaining strong QC and assurance practices, including traceable laboratory records and databases</li><li>Reporting relevant scientific and technical updates to our stakeholders in a clear, precise, and concise manner</li></ul> Core Competencies:  <ul><li>Enthusiasm for expanding technical skills, learning new wet-lab and in silico techniques and processes and a genuine interest in Tropic's research</li><li>A hands-on mindset and an excellent team player with professional, effective communication</li><li>Strong attention to detail and excellent organization</li><li>Goal-orientated time management</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while consistently maintaining a professional attitude</li><li>Proven ability to follow protocols and maintain detailed records to a high standard</li><li>An aptitude for thinking critically and troubleshooting relevant technical issues</li><li>An aptitude for multitasking, prioritizing their own tasks and working independently</li><li>Ability to demonstrate subject-matter knowledge in relation to molecular biology techniques and relevant technologies</li></ul> Technical Competencies:  <ul><li>Aseptic handling of biological material and experience in tissue culture</li><li>Proficiency for general molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, and sequencing technologies)</li><li>General knowledge of plasmid assembly and bacterial transformation methods</li><li>Experience with using molecular biology software and online tools (Snapgene, Geneious and BLASTn) for cloning applications </li></ul> About Us: Tropic is one of the world’s leading agricultural gene-editing companies. Our team is dedicated to the development and commercialization of high-performing varieties of tropical crops to provide significant benefits to growers, processors and consumers globally, tackling real-world problems around food security and sustainability. Our vision is to become a leading seed business with significant ownership of its products from the laboratory to the field, while maintaining constructive relationships with growers and consumers based on transparency and trust. Why Join Tropic? <ul><li>Diverse workforce operating in a dynamic working environment</li><li>Excellent learning and career development opportunities</li><li>Social events throughout the year</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits including Private Medical Care, Medical Cash Plan</li><li>25 days annual leave and Life Assurance</li></ul> Further Information: <ul><li>Job Location – Norwich UK </li><li>Time Requirement – Full Time</li><li>Contract – Permanent</li><li>Closing date – 4th August </li></ul></div>

Senior Scientific Assistant (Internal)

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