Cloning Scientist

THE COMPANY

Phase Biolabs is a biotech startup developing carbon upcycling technology to convert industrial CO2 into useful products.

We’re on a mission to decarbonise heavy industry and upcycle more than 1 gigaton of CO2 by 2050. We’re working on optimising the microorganisms that catalyse the conversion CO2 into chemicals and e-fuels as well as scaling our gas fermentation bioprocess.

We’re backed by leading climate tech investors, Y Combinator (W22) and Breakthrough Energy.

CLONING SCIENTIST

YOUR ROLE

You will be part of the multi-disciplinary R&D team and will contribute to bio-engineering efforts by providing cloning support across several projects in protein, genetic and strain engineering. You will build and test genetic parts and systems that will be implemented into our biocatalysts. The work will be varied and dynamic, with plenty of opportunities for growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate or MSc with demonstrable experience or PhD degree in biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, synthetic biology, microbiology, molecular biology, or related field.

YOU ARE SOMEONE WHO IS:

• Energetic and motivated

• Highly focused and organised

• Process and detail oriented

• Collaborative with good communication skills

• Flexible and able to work independently

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST:

• Have experience working in a microbiology laboratory

• Be able to plan and execute experiments independently

• Have extensive experience working with DNA and E. coli

• Be familiar with a variety of molecular biology & cloning techniques and workflows, including Gibson & Golden Gate assemblies

• Be comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously

• Have experience managing and handling a large number of samples in parallel

PREFERED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with genetic modifications of microorganisms

• Experience with NGS workflows and data analysis

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage your time, plan and execute your work independently

• Plan work and record results accurately in an electronic lab notebook

• Communicate with the rest of the bioengineering team to ensure good collaboration

• Isolate different types of DNA using commercial kits

• Design primers and cloning workflows using plasmid maps and successfully execute and verify its assembly

• Adapt, develop and test new cloning techniques, troubleshoot cloning workflows

• Prepare and store DNA parts and plasmids in virtual and lab databases

• Contribute to general lab maintenance

PRACTICAL DETAILS:

• The role is an on-site position based in Nottingham

• Full-time, two-year contract with an option to extend

• 40 hours/week with flexible start time

• 28 days paid holiday

• Salary £22,500 - £35,000 depending on experience

• Equity compensation via employee share option plan

• Company perks tailored to you

THE HIRING PROCESS:

The hiring process will consist of an initial CV screen. If successful you will be invited to a first interview (10-20 minutes) covering basic qualifying questions. After this, you will be invited to a second interview (45-60 minutes) where we will take a deep dive into your skills and experiences. Finally, we will invite you to a final interview (15-30 minutes) where we will find out more about you, your motivation and ambitions.

References will be required before a formal offer is made. We endeavour to provide feedback to all interviewees. Applications are being considered on an rolling basis.

START TIME:

Start time is as soon as possible.

COVER LETTER

In your cover letter please explain why you are interested in the jobs, why we should hire you and how you’ve demonstrated the key skills we’re looking for.

HOW TO APPLY:

Only applications received through our website will be reviewed.

If you have any questions, please email the Phase Hiring Team at hr@phasebiolabs.com.