On-Site Cell Culture Scientist — Cambridge

Ck Group; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nxera Pharma in Cambridge, England is seeking a Cell Culture Scientist to join the Cell Culture and Protein Expression Facility. You will maintain and scale mammalian and insect cell cultures, generate high-quality expression material, and support protein production for drug discovery programmes.

The role requires hands-on experience with mammalian/insect cell culture, aseptic technique, and the BEVS workflow; you will work with multidisciplinary teams to meet project priorities while keeping

Qualifications

• MSc in Biological Sciences or related discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong practical experience in mammalian and/or insect cell culture (adherent and suspension).
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, contamination control and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherent and suspension mammalian and insect cell cultures using aseptic technique.
• Scale cultures for protein expression and project delivery.
• Monitor culture health and minimise contamination.
• Maintain records and stock/consumables.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Insect cell culture

Aseptic technique

Project coordination

Record keeping

Education

MSc in Biological Sciences or related discipline

Job description

Nxera Pharma in Cambridge, England is seeking a Cell Culture Scientist to join the Cell Culture and Protein Expression Facility. You will maintain and scale mammalian and insect cell cultures, generate high-quality expression material, and support protein production for drug discovery programmes.

The role requires hands-on experience with mammalian/insect cell culture, aseptic technique, and the BEVS workflow; you will work with multidisciplinary teams to meet project priorities while keeping