Applied Biochemist

  • ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Feb 07, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Hands-on lab development of new technologies involving microfluidic techniques

This life science tech start up are looking for an Applied Biochemist to join their growing team. The role is multidisciplinary and really would utilise skills and knowledge from a range of scientific areas. The position would be based in their labs and will involve designing and prototyping experimental systems, capturing data from biophysical assays, developing SOPs to ensure experimental reproducibility, and supporting IP generation.

Requirements:

  • MRes or MPhil in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Biophysics, with demonstrable project experience incorporating microfluidics. PhD candidates would be considered.
  • Strong project experience working in a scientific lab ideally within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience handling proteins or nucleic acids.
  • Any experience with Arduino used for test rigs, or Python scripting for automation would be desirable.

Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in the UK will be considered, no company sponsorship is available. Applicants should be immediately available or have a short notice period.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a start up, work on innovative technology and be part of an interesting applied scientific project.

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