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Research and Development Associate

Job in Bracknell, Berkshire, SL5 8RU, England, UK
Listing for: Carbon 60
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-11
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 16.17 - 17.17 GBP Hourly GBP 16.17 17.17 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Research and Development Associate 3
Job Title:

Research and Development Associate

Location:

Bracknell
Contract Length: 24 months
Pay Rate: £17.17 per hour

About the Role
The Invertebrate Genetics team within Bioscience conducts critical research to support the development and understanding of novel insecticides. We are seeking a lab-based Scientist to work with the model species Drosophila melanogaster, deploying molecular genetic tools to support our insecticide discovery pipeline.
A key focus of this role will be enhancing the team's ability to genetically validate potential insecticide targets - initially through evaluating genetic tools for spatial and temporal modulation of these targets, with the longer-term objective of developing and deploying such tools in non-model agricultural pests. A genuine enthusiasm for, and ability to work beyond, the model species is essential.
You will join an Invertebrate Genetics team using molecular genetic approaches to support target-led insecticide discovery strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Work with the project lead to evaluate and deploy molecular-genetic technologies enabling spatial and temporal modulation of putative insecticide targets
Execute studies supporting insecticide projects and programmes
Develop awareness of key project strategic goals
Communicate experimental outcomes to stakeholders
Maintain high standards of HSE compliance, including adherence to risk assessments, reporting safety incidents, and supporting the lab steward community when required
Assist with maintaining and enhancing the invertebrate molecular laboratory, adapting to business priorities
Assist with routine stock maintenance and compound screening activities
Solve scientific problems and produce high-quality data using proven methodologies to address business challenges
Document experiments and results, contributing to reports and proposing follow-up actions

Requirements

Degree in a relevant science discipline, with an appropriate technical science background
Essential: experience in a lab-based role
Desirable: experience working with Drosophila melanogaster
Desirable: knowledge/experience of molecular genetic techniques (e.g. Gal4/UAS, targeted protein degradation approaches)
Excellent note-keeping and organisational skills
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills

Guidant, Carbon
60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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