Synthetic Biologist/Molecular Biologist

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company seeks a motivated Synthetic Biologist/Molecular Biologist for a 24-month project starting August 2025 in London. In this collaborative environment, you will work on enzyme-based therapeutics, conducting protein assays and purification. Ideal candidates will hold at least an MSc and possess strong skills in cloning and protein purification. Flexible working conditions and competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience with DNA assembly, cloning, PCR, and protein purification required.
• MSc or PhD in relevant fields needed.
• Familiarity with ÄKTA systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assays to discover and purify proteins.
• Identify enzyme libraries and design recombinant protein strategies.
• Design vectors and primers, and optimize protein expression.

Skills

DNA assembly

cloning

PCR

protein purification

working with E. coli

Education

Minimum MSc, preferably PhD

Tools

ÄKTA systems

Job description

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Client:

CC Bio

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Company Introduction

CC Bio is an award-winning synthetic biology company, a subsidiary of Precisio Biotix Inc. since 2024, based in West London.

We develop antimicrobial enzymes as next-generation therapeutics, using systems biology, synthetic biology, and microbiology, combined with ML-based protein discovery platforms.

Description of Your Role

Seeking a motivated molecular/synthetic biologist for a 24-month project starting August 2025 in Women’s Health. You will work in our London lab, collaborating with bioinformaticians and microbiologists to develop enzyme-based therapeutics targeting obligate anaerobic pathogens.

Your main tasks include conducting assays to discover, design, produce, purify, and characterize proteins against clinical vaginal pathogens.

What You’ll Do in This Role

Identify enzyme libraries using Zeus platform, refactor gene sequences, design recombinant protein production strategies, and purify proteins in high throughput formats.

Responsibilities include vector and primer design, cloning, protein expression optimization, purification, and data recording.

Requirements

Minimum MSc, preferably PhD, in relevant fields. Experience with DNA assembly, cloning, PCR, protein purification, and working with E. coli or similar organisms. Experience with ÄKTA systems and literature curation.

Additional Skills

Experience in biotech industry, automation, and structural studies are advantageous but not essential.

Working Environment

Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture with flexible working and competitive salary based on experience. Located at Imperial College London’s iHUB.

Apply by June 17, 2025, with CV and cover letter, including "BMGF-SB" in the subject line. Contact [emailprotected].