Senior Scientist, Plant Biotechnology & Gene Editing

Tropic; Norwich; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Care

Medical Cash Plan

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Job summary

Tropic in Norwich is seeking a talented scientist to join the Technology Development team and advance crop biotechnology projects through rigorous experimental science, including protoplast-based assays, gene editing and plant regeneration.

You will lead experimental design, generate high-quality data, troubleshoot challenges and communicate results to stakeholders, shaping project direction with scientific insight and collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant life science discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory expertise in crop biotechnology, with a focus on protoplasts and regeneration.
• Strong data analysis and ability to deliver high-quality outputs.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver laboratory experiments independently with scientific rigour and creativity.
• Plan experiments, manage risk, troubleshoot effectively and interpret results to inform project decisions.
• Identify and apply new methods and technologies that support innovation and business goals.
• Maintain accurate, traceable records and contribute high-quality data and documentation.
• Communicate progress, risks and recommendations clearly to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Collaborate across teams and support a culture of shared learning and continuous improvement.
• Champion safe laboratory practice, quality standards and scientific excellence.

Skills

Molecular biology

Gene editing

Tissue culture

Assay development

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology or related

Tools

Protoplast-based assays

Rice transformation (desirable)

Job description

Tropic in Norwich is seeking a talented scientist to join the Technology Development team and advance crop biotechnology projects through rigorous experimental science, including protoplast-based assays, gene editing and plant regeneration.

You will lead experimental design, generate high-quality data, troubleshoot challenges and communicate results to stakeholders, shaping project direction with scientific insight and collaboration.