Junior AAV Cell Biology Scientist

Taylorollinson; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private pension

Private healthcare

Job summary

Taylorollinson is seeking a Junior Scientist for upstream AAV and cell biology in Cambridge. A BSc/MSc in biology/biotechnology with 1 year of relevant post-graduate experience is required. The role focuses on mammalian cell culture and transfections to support AAV production, with opportunities to improve in-house processes.

The candidate should be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship. AAV production experience is desirable, and the package includes private pension and private

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in biology/biotechnology required.
• 1 year of postgraduate mammalian cell culture experience (adhere/ suspension).
• 1 year of postgraduate transfection experience (PEI, lipid-based, electroporation).
• Desirable: AAV production/characterisation experience.
• Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Mammalian cell culture for upstream AAV production.
• Perform transfections (electroporation, lipid-based methods, PEI).
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures (HEK293 and others).
• Help improve in-house AAV production processes.
• Characterise AAVs when required.
• Maintain lab equipment adhering to safety practices.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Transfections

Cell culture maintenance

Education

BSc / MSc in biology/biotechnology

Tools

Bioreactors

Job description

Taylorollinson is seeking a Junior Scientist for upstream AAV and cell biology in Cambridge. A BSc/MSc in biology/biotechnology with 1 year of relevant post-graduate experience is required. The role focuses on mammalian cell culture and transfections to support AAV production, with opportunities to improve in-house processes.

The candidate should be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship. AAV production experience is desirable, and the package includes private pension and private