Senior Scientist - Biochemistry

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biochemistry company seeks a talented biochemist for an exciting position focused on enzyme engineering in central London. The role involves designing biochemical transformations, enzyme characterization, and optimization tasks in a dynamic, cutting-edge laboratory environment. Ideal candidates should have a PhD and robust experience in biochemistry.

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic background in biochemistry or biocatalysis.
• Strong experience in assay development and protein expression.
• Proficient in reaction optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Design novel biochemical transformations.
• Test and characterise novel enzymes.
• Optimise reaction parameters.

Skills

Problem solving

Understanding of enzymatic mechanisms

Biochemical transformations

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Job Description

The Company

Scindo is a full-stack enzyme engineering company, involved in the discovery, characterization, engineering and commercialisation of innovative enzymes. We work on highly novel and unique enzyme systems that enable cell-free and co-factor free carbon-chain functionalisations unlocking sustainable feedstocks for a broad range of industries. We deploy cutting edge AI guided enzyme design to create novel functionality and industrially viable biocatalysts.

The Role

Scindo is looking for a highly driven and talented biochemist to work with an exciting project at the forefront of biomanufacturing, based at Scindo's lab in central London. The position will be responsible for designing novel biochemical transformations, test and characterise novel enzymes, and optimise reaction parameters.

The candidate must have an exceptional academic background in biochemistry, or biocatalysis with a strong understanding of enzymatic mechanisms, protein science, and biochemical transformations.

Essential Criteria

· PhD in relevant field.

· Experience in assay development

· Experience in biocatalysis

· Experience in protein expression and purification

· Experience in reaction optimisation

If you are a highly driving problem solver with a passion for enzymes, we want to hear from you! Please apply with a cover letter.