Principal Scientist

4 days ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom CY Partners Full time

**Principal Scientist - Protein Expression**
**Cambridgeshire Based**
**£60,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits**

Are you an expert in using insect cell culture for protein/enzyme production?

Would you like to work for an exciting early-stage biotechnology company, supporting their novel assay platforms?

My client is a Cambridge based Biotechnology organisation who have recently received significant financial investment to further develop their cutting-edge technology platforms. Their technology will help in bringing personalised treatments and advancedmedicines into reach for all.

As a direct result of their funding injection, my client have exciting growth plans across their technical team, including hiring a Principal Scientist - Protein Expression in line with expansion of their Protein Team, which ensures novel protein and enzymeexpression is robust and scalable, using a range of expression systems.

The Principal Scientist - Protein Expression will be leading projects focusing on the development of novel expression systems and enzyme development activities using insect cell cultures. As an expert in insect cell expression, the Principal Scientist -Protein Expression will be expected to drive activities and innovation across projects and serve as the technical guru in this space. This is a high impact role that offers autonomy and ownership within a team that forms a key part of the company’s technologyand process development activities.

To be considered for the Principal Scientist - Protein Expression role you’ll need the following skills and experience;
- Proven expertise in insect cell culture for protein and enzyme production
- A solid understanding of standard protein/enzyme characterisation and testing protocols/assays
- BSc, MSc or PhD in a relevant biological science such as cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or similar.
- A data-led mind set
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Excellent communication skills

Key Words "biopharmaceutical, Biotech, Biotechnology, cell culture, enzyme expression, Insect cell culture, Insect Cell Expression, Medtech, Principal Scientist, protein expression, protein production, R&D, Senior Scientist, Staff Scientist"

If you meet the criteria and would like to take the next step in your career, in a role with increased seniority and ownership in a growing organisation with a dynamic environment and exciting new product pipeline, the Principal Scientist - Protein Expressionrole could be a great next step.



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