Job Description

Associate Scientist

  • Salary: £36000 - £38000 per annum
  • REF Number: v-183371
  • Consultant: Georgia Williamson
  • Contact: 01246 457700
  • Date Published: 16.04.2026
  • Industry: Biotech
  • Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
  • Functional Expertise: Laboratory, Research & Development

Talentmark are recruiting for an Associate Scientist, to join a Biotechnology company who are focused on developing novel immunotherapies. The role is based on-site in Cambridge on a permanent basis, with Mon-Fri day time working hours.

The salary is around £36,000-£38,000 per annum.

Your main duties will be:

  • Develop, optimise and execute cell-based assays under the direction of Senior Scientist colleagues.
  • Perform routine laboratory techniques including primary cell culture, PCR, ELISA, Western blotting, and Flow Cytometry.
  • Support day-to-day laboratory operations, including sample shipments, equipment upkeep, and maintenance of consumable and reagent stocks.
  • Data analysis, Reporting & Project Support.
  • Contribute to scientific outputs such as internal reports, presentations, and publications.
Your Background:

Essential:

  • Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related discipline (BSc minimum).
  • 1-3 years’ industry experience working in a Biotechnology company.
  • Experienced in cell-based and/or biochemical assay development
  • Knowledge of standard laboratory techniques and good lab practice.

Desirable:

  • Experience in biologics discovery, antibody screening, or use of primary cells.
  • Experience coordinating protein expression and purification in CRO or in-house settings.
  • Experience with Chomatography such as SEC-LC or SDS-PAGE to screen/analyse proteins.
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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 183371 in all correspondence.

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