Associate Scientist Cell Processing

Cambridge - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the role

This is a lab-based role ideal for a recent graduate or early-career scientist who enjoys being at the bench learning by doing and taking pride in getting the details right. Youll join a collaborative group of scientists and engineers supporting high-throughput repeatable lab work that underpins our bioprocess de-risking studies and routine testing.

Youll get structured support clear protocols and the chance to grow your skills in cell culture assay support and good lab practice while seeing how your work feeds into a real-world manufacturing platform.

What youll do

Youll be part of the Cell Processing team supporting multiple projects in parallel and becoming a trusted steady presence in a fast-growing environment. Youll get to:

Support day-to-day cell processing workflows from maintaining cell cultures and preparing reagents through to helping run assays and keeping the lab organised and compliant.
Perform routine aseptic cell handling tasks such as cell culture maintenance automated cell counts viability checks passaging cryopreservation and thawing.
Prepare and maintain raw materials and sterile reagents including media buffers cytokines and cell cultures.
Support routine assay execution and sample processing for example flow cytometry staining preparation and basic sample prep for dPCR or other assays including simple data collation.
Follow established SOPs and protocols carefully highlighting deviations or unexpected results so the team can act quickly.
Contribute to BSL2 laboratory operations including cleaning waste handling and biosafety compliance with full training and support.
Help with equipment upkeep such as incubator checks basic maintenance tasks and arranging calibrations where needed.
Maintain accurate lab records with good documentation practices and clear traceability for samples and reagents.
Support lab organisation inventory tracking and consistent execution across repeated experiments.
From time to time perform simple engineering checks or measurements to help colleagues make timely decisions.
Process data for presentation to wider team

Qualifications :

About you

Youll enjoy this role if you like being in the lab doing high-quality practical work and becoming someone others can rely on for consistency. We are looking for someone who is comfortable with showing initiative or seeking continuous improvement. You might be coming from a placement year or your first role in industry and youre now looking for a place where your skills can grow alongside a meaningful mission.

Youll bring:

A BSc (or equivalent) in a biological biomedical biochemistry or related discipline.
Minimum 12 years of practical experience in a laboratory setting which could include an industrial placement or similar.
Hands-on experience with aseptic technique cell culture and basic media or reagent preparation.
Confidence working to written SOPs and keeping accurate lab notebooks or electronic records.
Familiarity with BSL2 practices or an enthusiasm to be trained to BSL2 working standards.
Ideally some exposure to cell isolation techniques.
Ideally experience supporting routine assays for example flow cytometry sample preparation basic molecular assay prep and/or microbiology.
Strong attention to detail good organisation skills and reliability when executing repetitive tasks.
Comfort working across multiple tasks with clear guidance staying calm and focused when priorities shift.

If you like the idea of your careful methodical lab work helping to unlock industrial-scale cell therapy manufacturing this could be a great fit.

Additional Information :

Cellular Origins is based on the TTP Campus within purpose-built sustainable offices labs and green surroundings 10 miles south of Cambridge. Our working culture encourages entrepreneurship shared ideas and collaboration while providing you the freedom to do your best work.

Our employee benefits include:

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary

Free lunch and all-day refreshments

Private medical insurance for employees and dependants

Enhanced family friendly leave

Life insurance worth 6x salary

Electric car leasing scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Activities and community that supports healthy activities that bring colleagues together; whether its lunchtime squash or football Zumba or our own rock band. Colleagues initiate new clubs and outings whenever they feel theres something missing!

Local sports facilities and theatre discounts and memberships.

How to apply

Apply now to join an exceptional team that is redefining how cell therapies are manufactured and helping bring life-changing treatments to more patients faster. Every application will be reviewed by the hiring team and will receive a response.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

About the roleThis is a lab-based role ideal for a recent graduate or early-career scientist who enjoys being at the bench learning by doing and taking pride in getting the details right. Youll join a collaborative group of scientists and engineers supporting high-throughput repeatable lab work that...