Cell Biology Research Assistant — Contractor (CRISPR/Assays)

Relation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Relation in London, a TechBio company, is seeking a Research Assistant with a Cell Biology background to join an established team running perturbation screens for target identification. You will work hands-on in functional genomics, phenotypic assays, and data interpretation within a fast-growing, interdisciplinary environment.

As part of Discovery, you will develop skills in assay development, collaborate across teams, and contribute to projects that translate biology into impact for patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master's degree in a Biological Science.
• Wet-lab experience in academic, biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO environments.
• Strong cell culture skills including cell line generation and maintenance.
• Experience running arrayed genetic perturbation screens using CRISPR.
• Ability to run cell and molecular assays (nucleic acids extraction, flow cytometry, RT-qPCR, ELISA).
• Data handling, curve-fitting and statistical analysis.
• Experience with industry-standard record keeping.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; thrives in cross-functional teams.
• Highly motivated, rigorous, able to work in a fast-paced biotech setting.
• Bonus experience: fibroblast/endothelial/epithelial lines; automated systems; high-content imaging; multicellular models; multi-party collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute cellular and biochemical assays to support projects, including screening in established cell models and phenotypic readouts.
• Grow and maintain primary and immortalised mammalian cell lines; track samples and QC.
• Manage reagents, equipment maintenance, lab upkeep, and adherence to good laboratory practice.
• Carry out data analysis and QA during routine protocols.
• Communicate outcomes to team members and the broader company in reports.
• Identify potential project concerns and escalate to senior team members.
• Contribute ideas for new technologies, workflows and operational infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues across biology and computation to solve challenges and accelerate delivery.

Skills

Wet-lab experience

Cell culture techniques

CRISPR screens

Molecular assays

Data analysis

Record keeping

Communication skills

Scientific motivation

Education

Bachelor/Master's degree in Biological Science

Tools

Flow cytometry

High-content imaging

Job description

Relation in London, a TechBio company, is seeking a Research Assistant with a Cell Biology background to join an established team running perturbation screens for target identification. You will work hands-on in functional genomics, phenotypic assays, and data interpretation within a fast-growing, interdisciplinary environment.

As part of Discovery, you will develop skills in assay development, collaborate across teams, and contribute to projects that translate biology into impact for patients.