Protein Chemist

ECM Selection • Cambridge, England, United Kingdom • Posted June 05, 2026

Location Cambridge, England
Job Type Full-time
Category Physical Scientists
Posted June 05, 2026

This Cambridge based life science start-up is seeking an experienced Protein Chemist to join them. As a start-up, there’s a variety of areas to work on, and this role would suit someone keen to experience a dynamic environment from working in the lab to technology strategy meetings.

Current projects revolve around applied proof-of-concept experiments for specific problems in pharmaceutical industries. This will include: contributing to company strategy and identifying scientific target processes that are relevant; working closely with key opinion leaders and other stakeholders; design and perform assays around protein manipulation; identify IP; support and mentor team members.


Requirements:

  • Degree in biochemistry or similar, and ideally a PhD holder.

  • Industry experience in a research environment working on peptide development or antibody therapeutics. This should include projects around protein characterisation.

  • Strong understanding of...
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