Protein Chemist

Scienceabode; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A life science start-up in Cambridge is seeking an experienced mid-level/senior scientist to develop innovative biophysical assays and strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in protein chemistry, ideally with experience in peptide development and antibody therapeutics. Responsibilities include designing assays, contributing to company strategy, and mentoring team members. The role offers a dynamic environment where research skills align with commercial interests and business strategy. A salary of £50,000 to £70,000 per annum is available, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in protein characterisation in a research environment.
• Industry experience related to peptide development or antibody therapeutics.
• Strong understanding of protein chemistry and relevant drug development.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel biophysical assays and strategies.
• Contribute to company strategy and identify scientific target processes.
• Support and mentor team members.

Skills

Protein Chemistry

Assay Development

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Biochemistry or Similar

PhD (ideally)

Tools

Life Science Tools

Job description

Overview

Mid-level / senior scientist to develop novel biophysical assays and strategies

This Cambridge based life science start-up is seeking an experienced Protein Chemist to join them. As a start-up, there’s a variety of areas to work on, and this role would suit someone keen to experience a dynamic environment from working in the lab to technology strategy meetings.

Current Projects

Current projects revolve around applied proof‑of‑concept experiments for specific problems in pharmaceutical industries. This will include: contributing to company strategy and identifying scientific target processes that are relevant; working closely with key opinion leaders and other stakeholders; design and perform assays around protein manipulation; identify IP; support and mentor team members.

Requirements

• Degree in biochemistry or similar, and ideally a PhD holder.
• Industry experience in a research environment working on peptide development or antibody therapeutics. This should include projects around protein characterisation.
• Strong understanding of protein chemistry and ideally antibody‑based drugs.
• Strong communication skills including some experience in mentoring.
• Additional experience in reagent development and life science tools would be desirable.

This is not your usual role. If you’re an experienced hands‑on scientist looking to take that next step where your research skills can marry commercial ambitions and interest in business strategy and IP, this could be the role for you.

Applicants must have full, unrestricted rights to work in the UK.

Keywords: Protein Chemistry, Peptide / Antibody Applications, IP, Strategy, Mentoring, Assay Development

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£50000 – £70000/annum DoE

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