Senior Scientist - Biochemistry

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

Job summary

ZipRecruiter is seeking a talented biochemist for an innovative project in central London. The successful candidate will design novel biochemical transformations and characterise enzymes, contributing to cutting-edge biomanufacturing. A PhD in biochemistry or a related field, alongside experience in assay development, biocatalysis, and protein purification, is essential. Join us in advancing sustainable and unique enzyme technologies!

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic background in biochemistry.
• Strong understanding of enzymatic mechanisms and protein science.
• Passion for enzymes and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Assay development

Biocatalysis

Protein expression

Reaction optimisation

Education

PhD in biochemistry or related 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.