Cell Biologist

Health Innovation Research Alliance Northern Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional candidate to join MarraBio on their journey to develop bespoke and innovative products for the manufacture of cell therapies. This role will involve working within VascVersa Ltd., a Belfast-based company developing cell therapies for vascular regeneration and repair, as part of an Innovate UK funded project awarded jointly between the companies.

The focus of the role will be on the characterization of MarraBio’s products, including mimics of growth factor and extracellular matrix proteins, as substrates for the growth and expansion of VascVersa’s ANGICYTE cells. This will involve validating the biological activity of new and existing MarraBio protein mimics using various cell biology assays developed by VascVersa, as well as conducting combinatorial studies to determine the optimal formulation of MarraBio’s materials for the production of ANGICYTE cells. A key aspect of the role will be working closely with the team at VascVersa, and liaising with the wider MarraBio team based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Although most work is expected to take place during standard working hours, there may be occasions where out of hours or weekend work is required in order to maintain the cells.

About MarraBio:

MarraBio is a new company developing a ground-breaking technology for the manufacture of recombinant proteins at ultra-low cost and with vastly superior functionality. Our patented technology, exclusively licensed from Newcastle University, has the potential to transform sectors including cultivated meat production and create a new class of recombinant proteins with multiple functional properties.