Scientist (Biochemistry)

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Evoralis is seeking a skilled individual to join their protein engineering team in Cambridge. The selected candidate will contribute to developing enzymes for creating a sustainable textile industry. This full-time role involves conducting experiments, maintaining lab records, and collaborating with experts in a pioneering environment.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Impactful work in sustainability

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in DNA cloning, purification, and protein characterization.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental work in protein engineering.
• Maintain records of experimental work.
• Plan and perform high-throughput screening assays.

Skills

DNA cloning

Protein expression

Purification

High-throughput screening

Liquid handling systems

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biophysics

Job description

Job Description

Join Evoralis to develop enzymes for a circular plastic economy

Evoralis, a spin-out from the University of Cambridge, is on a mission to enable the textile industry to become truly sustainable and circular. We use an ultra-fast screening platform to develop enzymes for breaking down mixed and blended textile fibres into their constituent building blocks for the production of virgin-grade textile fibres.

Key responsibilities:

• Play a pivotal role in our wet lab
• Planning, and conducting experimental work in protein engineering including DNA library , performance of high-throughput screening assays and validation of enzyme candidates regarding plastic-degrading activity
• Protein expression, purification and characterisation
• Maintaining records of experimental work

Skills, qualifications and experience needed:

• A Master's degree or PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biophysics or related field
• Experience in DNA cloning and purification, DNA library design, in vitro mutagenesis, protein expression, purification and characterisation
• Interest in high-throughput screening and liquid handling systems (desirable)
• The drive to work both independently and collaboratively, with strong organisational skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Why Evoralis?:

• Be part of the solution, making plastics and textiles truly sustainable and circular
• Collaborate with experts in Protein Engineering, Synthetic Biology, Chemistry, and Microfluidics
• We offer a full-time position based at Evoralis, located in Cambridge, UK

Ready to make a tangible impact on the future of textiles and sustainability?

Please apply via LinkedIn or send your application to [e-mail] by July 21.

Let's make textiles truly circular together!