Antibody Discovery Scientist - Molecular Biology

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Death-in-service cover

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment is partnering with an innovative biotechnology company to recruit a hands-on Scientist to support discovery-stage programmes in Sittingbourne, UK.

You will design, execute and troubleshoot cloning workflows, generate DNA libraries and antibody variant panels, and collaborate across molecular biology, protein science and discovery biology while maintaining accurate lab records and data integrity.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent industry experience at Scientist level.
• Strong hands-on cloning, PCR and plasmid work.
• Experience with antibody technologies is advantageous.
• Ability to plan experiments and troubleshoot independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and troubleshoot cloning workflows.
• Support DNA libraries and antibody variant panels.
• Contribute to antibody optimisation and data interpretation.
• Support early developability testing in yeast.
• Collaborate across discovery biology, protein science and CMC.
• Maintain meticulous lab records and data integrity.

Skills

Cloning

PCR

Bacterial transformation

Plasmid preparation

Sequence analysis

Antibody technologies

Yeast expression

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Immunology or related field

Job description

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment is partnering with an innovative biotechnology company to recruit a hands-on Scientist to support discovery-stage programmes in Sittingbourne, UK.

You will design, execute and troubleshoot cloning workflows, generate DNA libraries and antibody variant panels, and collaborate across molecular biology, protein science and discovery biology while maintaining accurate lab records and data integrity.