Molecular Biology Scientist Bardi

Molecular Biology Scientist
Bardi
Emilia Romagna, Bardi

Axxam is a leading provider of integrated discovery services for the entire Life Sciences industries such as Pharmaceutical, Crop protection, Animal health, Cosmetics and Nutrition.

We have a strong expertise across a broad range of discovery disciplines and innovative technologies including assay development, compound management, HTS, hit identification and hit validation.

Axxam is also engaged in developing novel innovative therapies for diseases with a high unmet medical need.

An open and dynamic working environment supported by an industrialized organization ensures high-quality results.

An open and dynamic working environment ensures high-quality results from the teams of scientists and other professionals conducting all the experimental activities, supported by an industrialized organization.

**Molecular Biology Scientist**:

We are currently seeking a Molecular Biology Scientist with a strong background in molecular biology concepts such as gene regulation, splicing, epigenetics, RNA biology and genetically encoded reporters (e. g.

GFPs; luciferases etc. )

and good experience in:

Gene expression analysis; RNA isolation, RT-qPCR (from primer design to data analysis, in particular with TaqMan assays).

Genomic analysis, genome browser software tools, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing.

Cloning, plasmid-based constructs design and generation.

DNA preparations.

Using databases for DNA and protein analysis.

Sanger and NGS technologies, bioinformatics data analysis.

She/he will join a team of scientists responsible for the development of the molecular biology tools necessary for executing cell-based and biochemical assays.

She/he will be expected to strictly adhere to company SOPs when performing lab functions, maintaining paperwork and batch records.

Willing to perform high-profile molecular biology projects, as well as routine tasks.

**The following skills would be advantageous**:

Good team player.

Ability to work to tight deadlines with a sense of urgency.

Ability to follow instruction closely, but also to work independently as required.

Capability to implement approaches from literature.

Practice with set up and data output of TaqMan based RNA analysis.

Knowledge of high throughput RNA expression analysis as Chip and RNA-Seq technologies.

Practice with automated liquid handling systems.

Attitude towards automated processes.

Knowledge of Microsoft Access database.

Experience in recombinant protein expression or generation of stable cells.

Good spoken and written English.

Good presentation skills

Axxam is an equal opportunity employer

Axxam S. p. A.