Research Director - RNA Platform Development
- Employer
- Hyper Recruitment Solutions
- Location
- Cambridge
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 25 Jun 2021
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- Sector
- Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
You will bring your expertise in the field of RNA Biology ( Long non-coding RNA and Antisense RNA ), RNA modification, Protein translation and RNA-Protein interactions as well as an entrepreneurial and technical vision to spearhead the further development and optimisation of revolutionary RNA Therapeutics.
As the Research Director - RNA Platform Development you will thrive in a collaborative environment and bring a flexible and hands-on approach to ensure the development of assays and workflows while also defining strategy and building the capabilities of the team.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your duties as the Research Director - RNA Platform Development will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
1. Lead on the development and optimisation of their propriety RNA platform technology in collaboration with cell biology, translation and other research groups.
2. To utilize expert knowledge in RNA biology and lead on the development of key assays, likely both cell-based and cell-free, to enable expansive interrogation of the core biology of the novel RNA platform technology.
3. To closely collaborate with multiple parties including the scientific co-founders of the company, internal researchers and CROs to capitalize on the emerging data as the science continues to rapidly evolve.
4. Line management and development a team of scientific experts.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
To be successful in your application to this exciting opportunity as the Research Director - RNA Platform Development we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:
1. Relevant PhD in Biological Sciences ideally with a focus on Molecular and Cellular Biology. Post Doctoral experience in RNA Biology will greatly benefit your application.
2. Significant expertise, likely obtained in academia, in RNA biology, RNA modifications and interactomes, RNA structure and function, RNA translation control and closely related fields, that includes significant hands-on laboratory experience and central involvement in the establishment of validated assays to examine key aspects of nucleic acid biology.
3. Strong background and understanding of Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, genomics and Bioinformatics will be beneficial.
4. Experience in a Pharmaceutical or Biotech environment where you have managed/lead a team as well a develop Platform strategy is highly desirable.
Key Words: RNA Biology | Long Non-coding RNA | Antisense RNA | Transcriptomics | Ribosome | RNA Modification | RNA-Protein Interaction | Protein Translation | Nucleic Acid | SINEUPs | Domain Experience | Interactomes | RNA Translational Control | Cell Biology | Molecular Biology | Next Generation Sequencing | NGS | Transcipromics | In Vitro | Platform Development | Protein Expression | Cell Culture | Strategy | Line Management | Team Leader | Group Leader | Research Director
Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer who are certified by Investors in People for talent development. We therefore welcome applications for any interested parties who fulfil the role requirements for this position. HRS is a company exclusively supporting the science and technology sectors, and is made up of a collaboration of recruitment professionals and scientists. We look forward to helping you with your next career moves.
Company
Hyper Recruitment Solutions is a specialist and highly compliant recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Science and Technology sectors.
Hyper Recruitment Solutions (HRS), founded and run by Ricky Martin and in partnership with Lord Alan Sugar, has a wealth of recruitment expertise as well as compliance and commercial awareness. We offer a range of permanent, temporary and contract staff.
Our vision is to provide recruitment solutions which will assist in the improvement and quality of life for all. To do so, HRS will focus on the support of sectors whose primary focus is in making the world a better place. This could be working for a Pharmaceutical company who is developing new and existing therapeutics or an FMCG business who is making the latest consumer products in a sustainable and efficient way. We want to provide a service to those areas of actual need which will have an impact on us all.
We provide services across a broad range of industries including the following specialist sectors:
• Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical
• Medical Device
• Clinical Research
• CMO / CRO
• Food / FMCG
• Engineering
• Science
With all jobseekers we are looking to form close relationships where we can offer you the most accurate and useful advice. We intend to not only find and present the most ideal career options to you, but we want to provide advice on the entire recruitment process. We are a business who listens and advises and as shown on our website we have a clear ‘candidate commitment’ to ensure your search is in the most professional and capable hands. Some of the key areas we focus on include:
• Quality Assurance (including Qualified Persons)
• Clinical Research (all phases and therapeutic fields)
• Bioinformatics
• Research & Development
• Consumer Insight and Sensory
• Lean and Continuous Improvement
• Engineering (all disciplines)
• Manufacturing, Scale up and Technology Transfer
• Packaging and Sustainability
• Medical Affairs
• Sales and Business Development
• Information Systems & Technology
• Executive Appointments
HRS has been awarded membership to the REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) and APSCo (Association of Professional Staffing Companies). This is to assure all clients and candidates that our processes and practices comply with all relevant government and recruitment industry regulations.
Lord Sugar, Ricky Martin and everyone at HRS look forward to working with you. Please do not hesitate to visit our website www.hyperec.com or contact us via
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- Website
- http://www.hyperec.com/
- Telephone
- 0203 910 2980
- Location
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Amshold House
Goldings Hill
Loughton,
Essex
IG102RW
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