Application Scientist – Molecular Biology to start-up company

Single Technologies is a start-up company within Bio-technology. They are developing a DNA-scanner that will take DNA sequencing to the text level.
You will take part of the journey of successfully completing the scanner and to be a part of a unique start-up and a journey to create the next generation of imaging and biological diagnostics. In this innovative company, you will work closely with colleagues in a multidisciplinary team and have significant impact on the products.

OM TJÄNSTEN
Single Technologies is a small team with a big goal in mind, which means that every team member gets to have an enormous and personal impact on our product.

Through Single Technologies you will have the opportunity to leave your fingerprint on one of the world's most innovative products.



Read more about Single Technologies here!

As consultant at Academic Work you are offered a great opportunity to grow as a professional, extend your network and establish valuable contacts for the future. You will start with a six month employment with a good chance to be extended. Single Technologies search for a person to stay with them for a long time!

ARBETSUPPGIFTER
In this role you will will join the application team and take responsibility for the product design from a molecular biology perspective. You will work in a truly international and multidisciplinary team consisting of biologists, chemists and physicists. You will initiate, execute and analyze experiments to integrate and transfer cutting edge assays and chemistries to Single Technologies’ proprietary DNA sequencing systems. Within this small organization you have the opportunity to work with many aspects of product development.

For example you will:

Design, execute and analyze experiments to integrate sequencing assays into Single Technologies’ DNA sequencing systems

Support the development and optimization of novel molecular biology assay schemes for applications including sample preparation, nucleic acid amplification, molecular barcoding, and library construction strategies for next generation sequencing and in situ genetic assays

Conduct clear and concise communication of experimental design, results, and conclusions at regular data-driven product development meetings

Follow good laboratory practices, including accurate documentation of experiments

Contribute to product development decisions through effectively work within multidisciplinary teams and routinely interact with biologists, chemists, physicists, data scientists, software engineers, mechanical engineers, electronic engineers, optics engineers etc. to solve problems and devise experimental plans

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

VI SÖKER DIG SOM
We’re looking for a candidate with background in molecular biology that is highly creative, driven with a passion for solving difficult problems and seeks to find efficient ways to reach goals and milestones.

You have:


* MSc or PhD in Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry or similar field with 3+ years of hands-on experience with molecular biology and next generation sequencing
* Proficiency in standard molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid extraction, nucleic acid amplification, qPCR, enzymatic manipulation of DNA/RNA, DNA sequencing
* Experience in molecular assay development for sequencing technology
* Experience and comfort in working with transferring benchtop assays to prototype systems
* Experience with immunostaining (IHC), in situ hybridization (ISH), or histology is highly desirable
* Experience with provisioning or processing animal models and human clinical samples (tissue, blood, biopsies, fresh frozen, FFPE) and tissue sectioning is highly desirable
* Industrial experience is highly desirable
* Analytical, organized, and adaptable self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication
* Desire to be part of a rapidly evolving multi-disciplinary organization, which requires real-time communication, flexibility, and a willingness to learn new techniques and methods
* Ability to perform under pressure and adapt to changes (e.g. project direction, priorities, timelines)


As a person you are:


* Problem solver, you are able to come up with your own ideas, and contribute to new ideas and solutions.
* Structured, able to plan and organize yours and other’s work.
* A good team player, as you will be a part of a larger team and work together with people from a lot of different fields/disciplines.


Other information


* Start: As soon as possible
* Work extent: Full time. Six month consultant employment with a great chance to extension.
* Location: Sankt Eriksplan 48
* Contact information: This recruitment process is conducted by Academic Work. It is a request from Single Technologies that all questions regarding the position is handled by
Academic Work.


Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the screening or interview phase

INFORMATION OM FÖRETAGET
Single Technologies was founded in 2014 based on research into single-molecule imaging and biotechnology at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and fiber optical gratings industry at Proximion.

Read more about Single Technologies here!