Scientist - Hair & Skin
Location: Cambridge, UK
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
About the Role
As a Hair & Skin Scientist, you’ll be part of the R&D team, contributing to the development of novel human tissue models for research and application. You’ll combine hands-on cell culture expertise with problem-solving and scientific insight to deliver robust, reproducible models for customer use.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain iPSC-derived and primary human skin and hair cell models
* Characterise cells and tissues to ensure reproducibility and functional relevance
* Optimise culture conditions and differentiation protocols
* Collaborate with R&D colleagues to expand the hair and skin product portfolio
* Support customers with technical guidance, experimental design, and troubleshooting
* Keep up to date with advances in skin and hair biology and regenerative medicine
Skills & Experience Required
* Degree or higher in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field
* Strong experience in human cell culture, ideally including iPSC differentiation
* Experience working with skin or hair biology, organoids, or tissue models preferred
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
* Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality reproducible data
* Collaborative team player with good communication skills
Why You’ll Love This Role
* Be part of a pioneering biotech environment providing human cell models to scientists worldwide
* Work on innovative projects in skin and hair biology with real-world impact
* Collaborate with a dynamic, supportive team that values scientific excellence
* Opportunity to develop your career in regenerative medicine, dermatology, or stem cell research
* Competitive salary and benefits
The statement above describes a role within a global recruitment context and is intended for applicants to understand the nature of the opportunity. The employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.
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