Vacancy Detail

Molecular Biologist

About the Company

Our client is an innovative biotechnology start-up developing next-generation gene synthesis technology. They are building a scalable platform that has the potential to accelerate scientific discovery and transform how synthetic DNA is developed and commercialised.

Why This Role Matters

This is an opportunity to join a founding scientific team developing technology that could significantly reduce the time and complexity involved in gene synthesis, helping to accelerate research across healthcare, life sciences and biotechnology.

The Role

As a Senior Molecular Biologist, you'll play a key role in developing and optimising molecular biology workflows that underpin a commercial gene synthesis platform. Working within a collaborative start-up environment, you'll combine hands-on laboratory work with scientific problem-solving to help take innovative technology from development to commercial reality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute and optimise molecular biology workflows, sequencing protocols and automated laboratory processes.
• Lead experimental workstreams, analyse sequencing data using Python-based tools, and drive continuous improvement across the gene synthesis platform.
• Collaborate with internal scientists and external partners while developing robust SOPs and supporting the transition towards commercial-scale operations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on molecular biology experience with expertise in troubleshooting workflows and operating Nanopore and Sanger sequencing platforms.
• Experience with automated liquid handling systems and Python for scientific or sequencing data analysis.
• Commercial awareness, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to independently lead scientific workstreams.

What's on Offer

• Join an ambitious, venture-backed biotech start-up developing cutting-edge gene synthesis technology.
• Excellent long-term career progression, including opportunities to build and lead a growing scientific team.

Location: | Salary: £45000 - £70000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 09/07/2026