We're combining the best of human and machine intelligence to accelerate the discovery of advanced medicines. At LabGenius, headquartered in London, our mission is to accelerate the discovery of next-generation therapeutic antibodies. To do this, we're pioneering the development of a smart robotic platform that's capable of designing, conducting and, critically, learning from its own experiments. We believe this approach will radically improve the drug discovery process, making the generation of advanced antibody therapeutics faster. LabGenius' highly multidisciplinary team brings together the very best minds from the fields of data science, robotic automation, protein engineering, synthetic biology. As a (Senior) Protein Scientist at LabGenius, you'll be experienced in protein expression and purification to a high and accountable standard, with experience in antibody production and QC being a distinct advantage. Whatever your previous experience, you'll inject passion and energy into everything you do. You'll enjoy multi-disciplinary work, and you'll have an endless hunger for knowledge, learning, and growth; all the qualities LabGenius celebrates This position is a full time laboratory-based role. Our Protein Expression & Purification Team produces and characterises potential drugs and target molecules. Using our state-of-the-art high-throughput protein engineering suite, we are responsible for the expression and purification of high-quality proteins, antibodies and antibody-like fragments that we use for building machine learning models. What you'll do in this role Propose and implement new scientific workflows, contribute to scientific decisions and drive innovation. Lead drug discovery projects within the Protein Science team by designing and producing high-quality antibodies and antibody-like fragments, from plate-based to litre-scale production. Develop & onboard newly implemented or standard analytical techniques for antibody drug discovery and developability. Strive to improve data quality and throughput by optimising established workflows for antibody expression, purification and QC. QC analyse, interpret and troubleshoot antibody production experiments working closely with the R&D teams. Mentor and support the training of technical and non-expert colleagues in antibody production. Keep excellent experimental/data records for cross-functional teamwork and project learnings. Organise and manage your time effectively, balancing competing priorities based on business goals and the focus of your wider team, to deliver to timelines where others are relying on you. What we're looking for You have an educational background in protein science or equivalent industry experience with >5 years wet-lab expertise in antibody production. Relevant biotech or biopharma experience is a distinct advantage. You're able to perform a wide range of antibody purification and analytical techniques, including: affinity chromatography, aSEC, HIC, IEX and HPLC. You will have hands-on experience in operating biosensor instruments such as SPR or BLI and determine affinity and binding kinetics of purified antibodies. You have significant experience in HEK and CHO-based antibody production and at >1L scale. You're able to perform a wide range of molecular biology techniques, including: PCR, cloning, including, standard restriction enzyme, Golden-Gate, Gibson cloning. You have excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to generate and implement new ideas. You're self-motivated with a strong desire to make an impact, and bring a positive attitude to everything you do. Familiarity with ELN/LIMS/Benchling. In addition to the above, we are looking for people who will embrace, embody and enhance not only our company values - but also our mindsets which you can find detailed on our careers page: https://careers.labgeni.us/ What you'll receive from us Aside from being part of our brilliant, purpose-driven team, you'll also enjoy: Financial A generous stock option plan 3x Salary Life Insurance with YuLife Health Shield Cash Back Plan on day-to-day health expenses 5% pension, with an additional top up on tax savings from us Free Will-writing Service Workplace Nursery Scheme to save on childcare costs Health Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical (currently with AXA) Discounted gym membership through either AXA or HealthShield 24/7 access to GP Services Access to the Cycle to Work scheme: to make your commute cheaper, healthier and a whole lot greener Easy access to the on-site gym and climbing wall to break a sweat or indulge your inner monkey available at competitive rates Time-Off 25 days annual leave (plus the bank holidays) Up to 20 days paid sick leave (including mental health days - no questions asked) 3 days paid emergency leave so it doesn't eat into your relaxation time 1 week paid bereavement leave plus 1 day to attend a funeral 1 day paid for moving home Wellbeing 1:2:1 Coaching Support from Primecoach: 'because everyone deserves to be the best version of themselves' Employee Assistance Programme including access to coaching and CBT sessions Development Self-study budget via Sunlight (for levels 1-3). Plus sponsored education opportunities, books, courses and events. We encourage personal development in every form - basically we love learning Team-building Regular team lunches through Feedr. A programme of social events, both company-wide and within your own teams Diversity & Inclusion We believe that diversity makes for innovative, exceptional teams. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on gender, race, colour, religion or belief, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. If you feel you don't meet every single requirement of this role, we still want to hear from you We encourage you to apply, have a discussion with us about the role or others that we may have at LabGenius either now or in the future, together we can build more inclusive workplaces.