Molecular & Cell Biology Scientist

Location: On-site Laboratory Role
Contract: Fixed-Term

The Opportunity

CY Partners are recruiting on behalf of an innovative pharmaceutical research organisation seeking a Molecular & Cell Biology Scientist to join their Discovery Biology team on a fixed-term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge early-stage drug discovery, supporting the development of next-generation therapeutic approaches, including proximity-inducing modalities. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in generating high-quality experimental data that helps drive novel drug discovery programmes forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform molecular biology techniques including gene knock-in/knock-out, viral transduction and transfection
• Carry out routine mammalian cell culture and maintain cell models for ongoing research
• Support the design, optimisation and execution of laboratory experiments
• Generate, analyse and interpret data from cell-based assays
• Assist with assay development and optimisation for early discovery projects
• Contribute to research involving emerging therapeutic modalities, including targeted protein degradation and antibody-drug conjugates
• Maintain accurate experimental records in accordance with laboratory standards
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary scientific teams to deliver project objectives
• Present findings through written reports and team discussions

About You

We're looking for a motivated laboratory scientist with hands-on molecular and cell biology experience and a passion for advancing innovative therapeutics.

Essential Skills & Experience

• BSc, MSc or PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline
• Practical experience with mammalian cell culture
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques such as transfection, viral transduction and gene editing
• Experience conducting laboratory experiments and producing high-quality, reproducible data
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or drug discovery environment
• Knowledge of assay development or screening workflows
• Experience with biochemical or biophysical assays
• Understanding of proximity-inducing therapeutics or targeted protein degradation
• An interest in expanding your expertise across drug discovery technologies

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative scientific team working at the forefront of modern drug discovery. You'll gain exposure to innovative therapeutic technologies while contributing to meaningful research in a well-supported laboratory environment.

If you're an enthusiastic molecular or cell biologist looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact CY Partners for a confidential discussion.