Sequencing Project Scientist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Norwich
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£32,800 / year
CATEGORY
Science & Research
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SKILLS

DNA sequencing library preparation metagenomics high throughput PCR DNA and RNA handling laboratory work time management organisational skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Sequencing Project Scientist

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Sequencing Project Scientist to join the Science Operations Programme. The core Sequencing group at the [Employer hidden] is headed by Dave Baker and supports all sequencing activities. Salary: £26,600 to £32,800 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. Contract: Full time, 3 years.

The role

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art DNA Sequencing technologies supporting [Employer hidden] core Sequencing researching gut health, microbes and food safety. They will assist core DNA sequencing by undertaking library preparation for sequencing of individual bacteria as well as for metagenomics of complex microbial communities.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level and have knowledge of high throughput PCR set-up or equivalent. They will also have experience of DNA and RNA handling, the ability to independently carry out laboratory work and excellent time management and organisational skills.

Additional information

Salary on appointment will be within the range £26,600 to £32,800 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post for a contract of 3 years with possibility for extension. For further information and details of how to apply, please visit the HR website (https://jobs.quadram.ac.uk) or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1004461. Interviews will be held on 7 June 2023. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sectors of society. The Institute supports equality of opportunity within the workplace and expects all employees to share and display these values. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.

About the [Employer hidden]

The [Employer hidden] is a new interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to understanding how food and microbes interact to promote health and prevent disease. Its mission is to deliver healthier lives through innovation in gut health, microbiology and food. A partnership between [Employer hidden] Bioscience, the University of East Anglia, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and BBSRC, it brings together scientists and clinicians in a state-of-the-art building on the Norwich Research Park. This is one of Europe’s largest centres of life sciences and home of the John Innes Centre and The Earlham Institute. The closing date for applications will be 19 May 2023. The [Employer hidden] Bioscience is a registered charity (No. 1058499) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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