Senior Scientist - Biochemistry

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biomanufacturing firm in central London seeks a talented biochemist for an innovative project. The role involves designing novel biochemical transformations and optimizing reaction parameters, requiring a PhD in a relevant field and experience in assay development and biocatalysis. Candidates passionate about enzymes and adept at problem-solving are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic background in biochemistry or biocatalysis required.
• Experience with assay development and protein purification needed.
• Strong understanding of biochemical transformations is a must.

Responsibilities

• Design novel biochemical transformations.
• Test and characterize novel enzymes.
• Optimize reaction parameters.

Skills

Problem-solving

Understanding of enzymatic mechanisms

Strong background in biochemistry

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Assay development techniques

Protein expression and purification methods

Biocatalysis techniques

Job description

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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.

· 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.