Your mission

• Develop, validate and implement mono and coculture screening assays in 2D and 3D systems using primary and immortal cell lines
• Contribute to project progression using primarily cell-based screening and profiling assays to support validation and MOA studies including biomaterial development (human extracellular matrix scaffolds) from a range of tissues
• Play a key role in the strategy and the decision-making process to support target validation and appropriate data packages
• Expected to work independently liaising closely with colleagues within and across functional groups to ensure deadlines are met
• Maintain clear and efficient communication, collate, interpret and present results, and contribute to reports where applicable
• Influence the design and execution of experiments or highly technical work programs within his/her own discipline. Responsible for final outcomes of experiments and recommending process improvement when required. May lead specialist processes in support of own programme
• Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing new scientific strategies in own discipline. Awareness of or contributes to scientific strategy and able to implement a six-month planning horizon
• Able to appreciate and process abstract and complex data and results to then make significant decisions regarding programme/strategic direction
• Assume program leadership role within own discipline or technological process. Has knowledge of related disciplines and how research in own field should be designed to take account of related disciplines. Propose and execute innovative experiments or technical work programs which influence overall program/project direction

Your profile

• PhD or MSc with experience in Biomedical sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related disciplines
• At least 5 years’ working experience performing laboratory research in either an academic or biotech/pharma industry environment
• Strong knowledge of fibrosis, oncology, and/or extracellular matrix biology is preferred

Why us?

• The potential to enable cutting edge research into the development of new therapies
• An opportunity to work with a diverse team in a fast paced and ambitious environment
• State of the art offices and laboratories at the Westworks, White City
• Highly competitive reward package including private medical insurance, bonus, pension, and much more!

About us

We are pioneering the way to significantly improve the lives of fibrosis and solid tumour patients and their families. Through our unique understanding of the extra-cellular matrix (ECM), and our world-class technology and approach, we are unlocking insights and enabling the generation of new, advanced therapeutics.

At Engitix, relationships are the foundation of accomplishment. 
We are one team working together in service of our mission to significantly improve the lives of fibrosis and solid tumour patients and their families. We care deeply about what we do and the impact we will have. Our dedication to be passionate, committed and respectful is at the heart of how we operate. It’s our DNA.