Technology Development Lead

Technology Development Lead

London (Charles Bell House, UCL) | Full-time, permanent | Reporting to the CEO

Help make lentiviral vectors better for everyone who uses them

Lentitek is a small biotech team with proprietary LTRx technology that improves lentivirus production. We're looking for a Technology Development Lead to take ownership of our analytical capability and push the core technology forward.

What you'll do

• Build and establish a suite of analytical assays for lentivirus quality and function, including cell-based functional assays assessing CAR performance in immortalised and primary cells
• Deliver commercial projects that put our LTRx technology to the test with real customers
• Work directly with customers, showing them how our technology improves their lentivirus production process
• Develop the technology further - both improving what we have and exploring parallel opportunities.
• Travel in the UK and internationally for conferences and customer work

You'll also have authority to set up trader accounts and place orders for R&D supplies and services. We trust the person in this role to work independently.

What we're looking for

• A PhD in a biological sciences discipline, or equivalent research experience
• Three or more years working in the biotech industry
• Hands-on experience developing and validating cell-based and functional assays
• Practical knowledge of lentiviral vectors, viral vector production or cell and gene therapy
• Confidence dealing with customers and explaining technical work to a technical audience
• The kind of person who's comfortable in a team of eight, where you build things rather than inherit them

Hours and working pattern

37.5 hours per week, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Occasional additional hours as the work demands.

What you'll get

• A competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Real influence over a technology platform at an early stage
• International conference and customer travel

How to apply

Apply on LinkedIn by submitting your CV. For questions relating to this role, please contact Scott Baxter on Scott@lentitek.com.

Lentitek is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from everyone and we'll make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process - just tell us what you need!