Synthetic Biologist/Molecular Biologist

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading synthetic biology company seeks a Molecular/Synthetic Biologist for a 24-month grant project focused on Women’s Health, starting August 2025. The role involves developing enzyme-based therapeutics in collaboration with bioinformaticians and microbiologists to combat antimicrobial resistance, emphasizing creative collaboration and detailed record maintenance.

Qualifications

• Molecular or synthetic biologist with expertise in biological sciences.
• Experience in designing experiments and literature review.
• Ability to work creatively and collaboratively with bioinformaticians.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assays for enzyme candidates and recombinant protein production.
• Identify enzyme candidates using Zeus platform and analyze stability.
• Maintain detailed records for potential publication.

Skills

DNA assembly

Cloning techniques

PCR

SDS-PAGE

Western blot

Protein purification

Education

At least MSc in biological sciences

PhD in biological sciences (preferable)

Tools

Chromatography systems like ÄKTA

Job description

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Synthetic Biologist/Molecular Biologist, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client: CC Bio

Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 07.06.2025

Expiry Date: 22.07.2025

Job Description:

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 for therapeutics, using systems biology, synthetic biology, microbiology, and ML-based platforms, aiming to combat antimicrobial resistance.

Description of Your Role

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

Your responsibilities include conducting assays, designing and producing recombinant proteins in host systems like E. coli, and characterizing these candidates.

What You’ll Do in This Role

Identify enzyme candidates using our Zeus platform, refactor gene libraries, optimize expression and purification, and analyze candidate stability and properties, maintaining detailed records for potential publication.

Requirements

• At least MSc, preferably PhD, in relevant biological sciences.
• Knowledge of DNA assembly, cloning techniques, PCR, plasmid prep, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, and protein purification.
• Experience with E. coli and other microorganisms, and chromatography systems like ÄKTA.
• Ability to independently design experiments and review literature.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in biotech industry, automation, protein stability studies, or structural biology.

Working Style

• Creative, collaborative, receptive to feedback, and motivated by impactful projects.

Salary is competitive and based on experience, with a position at the Imperial College London iHUB. The organization values inclusivity and diversity.

If interested, contact [emailprotected] by June 17, 2025, including “BMGF-SB” in the email subject. Include your CV and cover letter explaining your interest.