Scientist/Snr Scientist - Protein Engineering

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company in Oxford is looking for talented scientists for their Protein Engineering & Nanoparticle Formulation group. The role involves designing and optimizing proteins and developing systems for therapeutic delivery. Candidates should have a PhD in a related field and strong hands-on experience. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• PhD required with strong skills in protein expression and purification.
• Experience in nanoparticle or VLP formulation preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Express, purify, and characterize proteins.
• Formulate nanoparticles and evaluate performance.
• Design experiments and analyze results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to strategy development and regulatory studies.
• Mentor colleagues and foster a collaborative environment.

Skills

Protein expression and purification

Nanoparticle formulation

Molecular biology techniques

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field

Job description

Job Description

We are an innovative biotechnology company developing next-therapeutic delivery solutions. We are expanding our team and seeking talented scientists at both early-career and senior levels to join our Protein Engineering & Nanoparticle Formulation group.

About the Role

You will play a key role in designing, producing, and optimising proteins, and in developing nanoparticle or viral-like particle (VLP) systems for therapeutic delivery. This is a hands-on laboratory position with opportunities to broaden into translational science and contribute to the advancement of new therapies.

What You’ll Do

• Express, purify, and characterise proteins using molecular biology and biochemistry methods.
• Formulate nanoparticles / VLPs and evaluate their performance in delivery systems.
• Design and execute experiments, analyse results, and document findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in biology, chemistry, and translational sciences.
• Depending on experience, contribute to strategy development, scale-up workflows, and regulatory-enabling studies.
• Mentor and share expertise with colleagues, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.

What We’re Looking For

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Protein Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on skills in protein expression and purification.
• Exposure to nanoparticle or VLP formulation (academic or industry experience).
• Passion for problem-solving and driving projects forward.
• For Senior Scientist level: 4–5+ years of industry experience, with a track record in scale-up, platform development, and contributions to translational or regulatory programs.
• For Scientist level: 1–2 years’ post-PhD experience with a desire to grow your expertise in therapeutic delivery.

Why Join Us?

• Work at the cutting edge of therapeutic delivery and protein engineering.
• Be part of a collaborative, fast-moving biotech environment.
• Grow your career with opportunities to shape science at the bench and beyond.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development.