Position Overview & Specifications
Your expertise in applying molecular biology techniques to mammalian systems will make you an essential member of our R&D team. You will work alongside a brilliant group of scientists, engineers and technicians, supporting our journey towards large-scale production of cultivated fat.
At every step, you will play a huge role in shaping the future of food.
As a synthetic biologist, you will collaborate closely with scientists on our Cells team to provide biological insights at every stage of our cell line development pipeline. Your responsibilities will include designing and executing experiments to validate our cell line engineering work, as well as characterising adipogenic cell lines generated by our R&D team. Your exceptional teamwork, attention to detail and reliability will make you an essential member of our team.
You should have:
A master's degree (or equivalent experience) in molecular biology, biochemistry, synthetic biology or a related discipline
Excellent knowledge of molecular and synthetic biology techniques
A talent for teamwork and collaboration
Enthusiasm, curiosity and attention to detail
Ideally you'll have experience in some, but not necessarily all, of the following areas:
PCR-based techniques
RNA/DNA extraction and purification
Cell line characterisation
Molecular cloning and sequencing
Mammalian cell culture
High-throughput screening
Automated liquid handling
The benefits:
Highly competitive salary (£42,000 per year)
Stock option plan
Brand new lab and office in Old Street
Pension plan (matching up to 5%)
25 days' holiday + bank holidays
Private health insurance + gym discount
Supportive and collaborative environment
Being part of something amazing
Hoxton Farms is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging.
If you believe you would add value to our company but don’t meet all the criteria, we would still love to hear from you. We especially encourage applications from female+, LGBTQIA+, disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are underrepresented in the tech industry.