Senior Scientist, Gene Editing & Cell Line Development

Revvity, Inc.; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Revvity's Bioprocessing R&D team seeks a Senior Scientist to execute gene editing projects in mammalian bioproduction cell lines, designing KO and KI strategies to meet client timelines. You may also contribute to expressing cell line development, expanding impact across projects.

This hands-on, lab-based role requires independent work, rigorous experimental design, and clear communication with internal teams to ensure high-quality results for diverse client projects.

Qualifications

• MSc with PhD or equivalent experience in Life Sciences, Biochemical Engineering, or closely related field.
• Hands-on expertise in gene editing with a strong track record of KO and KI strategies in mammalian cell lines.
• Solid molecular biology skills including cloning (Gibson, Golden Gate), PCR, qPCR, and ddPCR.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver within project timelines.
• Strong experimental design and data analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute gene editing strategies for KO and KI applications in mammalian bioproduction cell lines, planning and troubleshooting experiments to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Independently manage assigned project workstreams, ensuring timely delivery and clear communication with internal teams.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, drawing conclusions and proposing next steps.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records including notebooks and SOPs.
• Communicate results clearly in internal meetings and written reports.
• Collaborate with Bioprocessing teams to support project delivery.
• Contribute to cell line development activities for expressing mammalian cell lines for client projects.

Skills

Gene editing KO and KI design

Mammalian cell lines

Molecular biology techniques

Independent project management

Data interpretation

Scientific communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

MSc with PhD or equivalent

Tools

Gibson Assembly

Golden Gate Assembly

PCR

qPCR

ddPCR

SOP documentation

Job description

Revvity's Bioprocessing R&D team seeks a Senior Scientist to execute gene editing projects in mammalian bioproduction cell lines, designing KO and KI strategies to meet client timelines. You may also contribute to expressing cell line development, expanding impact across projects.

This hands-on, lab-based role requires independent work, rigorous experimental design, and clear communication with internal teams to ensure high-quality results for diverse client projects.