Scientist in United Kingdom

Job description

Scientist – Series B BioTech Scaleup

£22M+ Raised | London / Remote

Salary: £80,000 – £110,000 + early equity options

About the Company

We’re proud to be partnered with a Series B BioTech scaleup that’s raised over £22 million to advance next-generation drug discovery through cutting-edge biology and data-driven science.

With expertise spanning genomics, proteomics, and AI-driven biology, this team is redefining how complex biological data is transformed into life-changing therapeutic insight.

Now backed by major investors and expanding rapidly, they’re entering a pivotal phase of growth, building out their world-class R&D function and scaling their platform to deliver breakthroughs across multiple disease areas.

The Role

As a Scientist within the R&D team, you’ll take a hands-on role in designing, optimising, and validating experimental systems and assays that fuel their discovery pipeline.

Working closely with biologists, bioinformaticians, and engineers, you’ll drive innovation at the interface of wet-lab science and computational biology, helping turn discovery into translation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments across molecular biology, biochemistry, and/or cell-based systems.
• Develop, optimise, and scale assays for discovery and translational applications.
• Analyse, interpret, and present experimental data to project leads and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with computational teams to integrate biological and data-driven insights.
• Evaluate and implement emerging tools and technologies.
• Contribute to publications, patents, and conference presentations.

About You

Education

• PhD (or MSc with equivalent experience) in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Proven track record in assay development, experimental design, and method validation.
• Hands-on expertise in one or more of: NGS, proteomics, CRISPR, molecular cloning, cell culture, or high-throughput screening.
• Strong analytical mindset with an emphasis on experimental rigour.
• Previous industry or biotech startup experience preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Independent thinker with strong scientific curiosity and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Passionate about translating science into real-world therapeutic impact.

If this sounds like you, you'll fit right in.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-11-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English