Automation Biologist: Cell Therapy & Platform R&D

Mytos; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Lunch covered

Pension

Office in Imperial College Innovation 

Job summary

Mytos is seeking an Associate Scientist to join the Biology team and push automation in cell therapy manufacture. You will work with scientists and engineers, receive mentoring from senior staff, and generate data to shape process development and new platform R&D.

Start with SOP-guided tasks and grow toward independent execution. This role sits at the intersection of engineering and biology, offering structured training, hands-on lab work, and the chance to contribute to scalable therapies from

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences or a related discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in mammalian cell culture with strong aseptic technique.
• Experience running standard assays for cell characterisation (e.g. cell counts and viability, flow cytometry, plate reader based assays), and preparing reagents and media accurately.
• Strong attention to detail: you follow SOPs consistently, document your work to a high standard, and spot and report deviations, unexpected results or equipment issues promptly.
• Understanding of good experimental design principles, including the role of controls and replicates.
• Ability to collate, analyse and present data clearly using standard tools (e.g. Excel, GraphPad Prism).
• Excellent organisation – able to manage multiple concurrent work tasks and plan around cell culture schedules.
• Clear communicator who is comfortable reporting progress and raising risks, blockers and delays.
• A collaborative, team-first attitude, including a willingness to share in the work that keeps the lab organised and running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Research and Development – Run experiments across process development, product testing and new platform R&D, then present your results to the team.
• Cell culture – Maintain iPSC lines and differentiation cultures, including feeding, passaging, cryopreservation and banking.
• Lab operations – Keep the lab running, stock checks, waste, autoclaving, cleaning hoods and equipment upkeep.

Skills

Cell culture

Aseptic technique

Flow Cytometry

Assay development

Data analysis

SOP adherence

Documentation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BSc or MSc in Cell Biology or related

Tools

Excel

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Mytos is seeking an Associate Scientist to join the Biology team and push automation in cell therapy manufacture. You will work with scientists and engineers, receive mentoring from senior staff, and generate data to shape process development and new platform R&D.

Start with SOP-guided tasks and grow toward independent execution. This role sits at the intersection of engineering and biology, offering structured training, hands-on lab work, and the chance to contribute to scalable therapies from