Scientist - Biocatalysis

London, England, United Kingdom

12/19/2024

We are in search of a dedicated Scientist- Biocatalysis to join our team.

As a key contributor, you will play a pivotal role in our screening, development and production processes, leveraging your expertise in enzymology, assay design/execution and reaction analysis to contribute to the development of innovative solutions in the enzymatic depolymerisation of plastics.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conceptualise and conduct short-term experiments and research activities in support of research projects, ensuring consistency with established methodological approaches and models, adherence to project timelines, and completeness of documentation
• Conduct studies of related literature and research to support the design and implementation of projects and development of reports, ensuring conceptual relevance, comprehensiveness, and currency of information
• Contribute to and assist in the writing and submission of patents, making sure that all data and methodologies have been recorded in a form that is easy to convert to patents
• Communicate to management/Project team developments/progress and results of research activities ensuring that relevant information and issues in the implementation of projects/experiments are captured in as comprehensive and timely manner as possible
• Utilise appropriate and current techniques/protocols in experimental laboratory management to ensure integrity and security of experimental process, comprehensive documentation, and replicability of experimental procedures
• Assist in or lead on writing non-academic grants that the company may apply for at any time
• Adhere to company deadlines whether commercially driven or otherwise, and inform management ahead of time should you think that these targets are no longer achievable
• Keep yourself updated on the latest information in areas relevant to the company’s interest, whether commercial, scientific or otherwise
  
  
  

Essential Expertise And Background

• PhD in chemical biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related field OR minimum 3 years industrial experience
• Knowledge and understanding of enzymology and reaction mechanisms
• Practical experience of performing activity measurements
• Experience with recombinant protein expression and purification
• Familiarity with analysis techniques such as HPLC/LCMS or other product identification techniques
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, working across multiple projects/experiments simultaneously
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Experience of following and writing SOPs/protocols
• Ability to plan and execute projects in a timely manner
  
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of designing and developing high-throughput enzyme activity assays
• Familiarity with in-silico modelling
• Previous work in industry, especially in a high-growth startup
• Biocatalytic reaction scaling know-how
• Enzyme immobilisation and flow biocatalysis experience
  
  
  

Benefits And Perks

Epoch Biodesign offers a comprehensive benefits program. At the moment this includes:

Benefits:

• A generous allowance of 30 days paid holiday (plus the usual 8 bank holidays)
• Meaningful EMI Share Options
• A non-contributory pension of 9% employer contribution
• Optional company covered private medical insurance with Vitality
• Group Income Protection
• Group Critical Illness
• Flexible working around the core times of 10am to 4pm
• Cycle to work scheme
• The opportunity to be part of building something remarkable
  
  
  

On-the-job perks

• Complementary fresh fruit, coffee, tea and snacks
• Onsite gym
• Various staff social activities
  
  
  

And we are always in the process of reviewing and implementing further on-the-job perks!