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Camena Bioscience - Senior Scientist - Molecular Biology
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Senior Scientist - Molecular Biology

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£45,094 - £51,943 / year
£3,758 - £4,329 / mo Apply Now →
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We have ambitious plans to change the DNA synthesis landscape. We want our technology to enable customers to solve society's biggest...

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We have ambitious plans to change the DNA synthesis landscape. We want our technology to enable customers to solve society's biggest problems.

We are seeking an exceptional molecular biologist to become a valuable member of our growing team. This distinctive opening presents a chance to join our accomplished and diverse organisation, recognised for its groundbreaking greenSynth DNA synthesis technology. The selected candidate will play a vital role in developing and implementing our technology.

This role requires you to work onsite at our laboratory.

Role Responsibilities

  • Perform experiments that support the invention of novel technologies
  • Work independently to drive research
  • Present results at internal company meetings and to partners as required
  • Support patent filings and scientific publications
  • Coordinate work across teams to leverage expertise across the company

Essential Skills and Experience

  • PhD in a molecular biology-related field
  • Experience discussing and presenting scientific experiments and results
  • Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Proven ability to prioritise work to meet key objectives
  • Experience with molecular biology techniques e.g. cloning/transformation, DNA preps

Desirable Skills and Experience

  • Publication and patent track record
  • Experience in disciplines beyond your PhD qualification
  • Experience with liquid-handling automation, DNA sequencing, fermentation


These are desirable skills and are not essential. If you do not meet these desirable skills but believe you are a good candidate, please still apply.

Title: Senior Scientist - Molecular Biology

Location: Chesterford Research Park, Cambridge

Holidays: 30 days + UK Public Holidays

Benefits: Flexible working, private medical insurance including counselling, stock option plan, perk scheme, and company social events.

Park Facilities: Onsite restaurant, gym and 7-hole golf course, free electric car charging points, coach service to central Cambridge and shuttle bus service to Great Chesterford train station.

Application Deadline: 26th June
Zoom Interview Date: 3rd - 7th July
Onsite Interview Dates: 10th - 12th July

If you have any questions about the role or the company, please contact us via our chat service on our careers homepage.

Camena Bioscience embraces the diversity of our employees and their opinions. We are a small, committed team trying to make diversity, equity and inclusion part of everything we do. Our application process is anonymised, and our recruitment is systematic.

We can currently only accept applications from people with the right to work in the UK and cannot offer sponsorship at this time.

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Projected statutory deductions based on standard single-filer baseline tax regulations in the United Kingdom corridor.

Gross Annual Package £45,094 - £51,943
Est. Income Tax Band 20% - 40% Progressive Bracket
Statutory Insurance / FICA 8% Class 1 National Insurance (NI)
Estimated Monthly Net £3,006 - £3,073 / mo
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Cost of Living (Saffron Walden, England)

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Est. Rent (1-Bed)
£1,100 - £1,750
Monthly Utilities
£140 - £210
Cost Index
112.5
Disposable Tier
Top 15% Rank
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