Scientist II

9 hours ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom pixlbio Full time

Scientist II – iPSC Differentiation & Gene Editing

Location: Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, UK

Type: Permanent, Full-time

Start: Immediate

Application process: Please submit your CV and a covering letter to

Position Summary

pixlbio is seeking a highly motivated
Scientist II
to join our R&D team and drive client projects involving gene editing, differentiation of iPSCs into specialised cell types (including hepatocytes, cardiomyocytes, and renal cells), and cell-based assays.

About Us

pixlbio is the result of a strategic merger between DefiniGEN Limited (UK) and Phenaros Pharmaceuticals (Sweden), bringing together iPSC expertise and AI-driven phenomics to accelerate pre-clinical drug discovery.

  • ISO 9001:2015 certified operations
  • Proprietary pixDiff iPSC-differentiation platform for enhanced cell functionality
  • Integration of wet-lab robotics, machine learning, and automation
  • Trusted by 11 of the 20 largest global pharmaceutical companies

We work with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies, as well as research institutions worldwide, delivering innovative solutions that drive meaningful impact in human health.

Key Responsibilities

  • Organise and manage the execution of client projects, ensuring clear progress updates are reported to the Team Manager.
  • Liaise with other internal teams and external third-party collaborators to ensure smooth end-to-end project delivery.
  • Conduct gene editing (e.g., CRISPR-Cas9), iPSC culture and differentiation (including hepatocytes, cardiomyocytes, renal cells), and associated assay protocols.
  • Accurately and timely record experimental data into Pixl Bio's record systems.
  • Generate high-quality project reports summarising outcomes, insights and next steps.
  • Assist with troubleshooting experimental workflows and contribute to process optimisation and improvement.
  • Perform general laboratory housekeeping, including equipment care and maintaining compliance with lab standards.

Qualifications and Experience

  • MSc Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent, with a solid understanding of stem cell technology, and
    at least three years of laboratory experience
    (Essential).
  • Minimum three years' hands-on experience in iPSC culture and differentiation
    (Essential).
  • Previous experience with
    iPSC-derived hepatocytes, cardiomyocytes, or renal cells
    (Essential).
  • Experience with gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9 (Essential).
  • Experience running and analysing cell-based assays (Desirable).
  • Capability to work to a schedule, managing multiple challenging projects concurrently and meeting agreed deadlines (Essential).
  • Excellent attention to detail and high standard of data integrity (Essential).
  • Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently when required (Essential).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Essential).

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing company at the forefront of predictive biology - combining human-relevant cell models, automation, and AI-powered phenomics. You'll have the opportunity to work on transformative projects that bridge cutting-edge biology and technology, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and make an impact in drug discovery and safety.

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