Cell & Molecular Scientist
On-siteCambridge, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead key mammalian cell expression projects, spending approximately 80% of your time performing hands-on laboratory work and driving delivery of project goals. Develop and contribute to next-generation CHO-based expression hosts for the production of complex therapeutic proteins, including transferring new technologies towards GMP manufacturing. Engineer mammalian cell lines using approaches including random and targeted integration and CRISPR-based gene editing, and develop expression vectors using state-of-the-art molecular biology and assembly techniques. Characterise engineered cell lines using a range of analytical approaches, including NGS, ddPCR, qPCR, flow cytometry and advanced cell culture techniques. Analyse, evaluate and sign off experimental data, maintaining high-quality, traceable records and communicating findings through clear written and oral reports. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior scientists, supporting knowledge sharing, technical development and delivery of expression solutions. Build world-leading expertise in mammalian expression systems through technology development, idea generation, internal stakeholder engagement and ownership of proof-of-concept projects.
Required Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent advanced scientific qualification
- relevant R&D experience in an academic or industrial environment
- Strong practical expertise in CHO cell line engineering and mammalian expression system development
- Hands-on experience in molecular biology, including the development and manipulation of expression systems
- Experience using cell line engineering and characterisation techniques
- ability to design, execute and interpret complex experiments
- Demonstrated experience leading scientific projects
- mentoring colleagues
- contributing to technology development and transfer towards GMP manufacturing
- Strong collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills
- proactive approach to working across disciplines
- Working knowledge of experimental design and statistics
- ability to turn complex experimental data into clear, actionable conclusions
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