Cell Culture Scientist

We are seeking a highly motivated Cell Culture Scientist to join our Human Biology team, specifically within the Cell Sciences Group of our client. This role supports cellular work across the department, with a focus on cell development, delivery, and supply. The successful candidate will contribute to screening projects, including a key respiratory initiative, and help scale up and automate complex cell culture processes

Key Responsibilities:

• Thawing and recovering primary cells from donors

• Maintenance of primary cell cultures

• Freezing and banking primary cells

• Registering and tracking samples, including using our internal database for Human Biological Samples

• Coordinating requests for cell supply

• Seeding and maintaining Transwell plates for ALI (Air-Liquid Interface) cultures, including microscope evaluation of cell differentiation

• Creating and completing electronic notebooks for data capture

• Being aware of relevant safety risk assessments and processes

Additionally, some ad hoc requests: ·

• Flow cytometry analysis of cultures
• Using automation for plate creation and maintenance
• Co-culturing ALI Transwell plates

This role is located in Stevenage, UK and will be fully onsite.

Must haves:

• B.A / B.S with 4+ years related experience
• Hands-on experience with cell culture techniques, especially with primary cells.
• Strong understanding of sterile technique and contamination control.
• Ability to work independently and manage long-term culture timelines.

Plusses:

• Experience with cell culture miniaturization and small-scale assays.

• Familiarity with ALI systems and transwell-based culture formats.

Knowledge of respiratory biology or lung-derived cell models.