Job Description
Job Title: Principal Scientist - Protein
Working Location: Bracknell
Rate: £23.89 per hour
Contract Length: 24 months
Start Date: 19th January 2026
We are seeking a Principal Scientist to direct and inform our process development and discovery. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of protein expression systems and how to optimise conditions to improve protein quality. They will also require a good knowledge of protein purification methods to leverage the optimisation in expression conditions to maximise final protein quality. This two-year contract offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to join a dynamic team that works across multidisciplinary functions in a leading AgriTech business.
Role profile:
1. Lead upstream process development for recombinant protein production.
2. Provide scientific leadership and technical guidance to team members and project teams.
3. Be the technical lead to translate expression optimisation from shake flask to bioreactor.
4. Design and refine expression methods and protocols to optimize protein quality.
5. Investigate the relationship between expression conditions and protein quality attributes across key projects.
6. Collaborate with team members and across functions to ...