Cell Biologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional candidate to join Marra Bio on their journey to develop bespoke and innovative products for the manufacture of cell therapies. This role will involve working within Vasc Versa Ltd., a Belfast based company developing cell therapies for vascular regeneration and repair, as part of an Innovate UK funded project awarded jointly between the companies.

The focus of the role will be on the characterisation of Marra Bio’s products, including mimics of growth factor and extracellular matrix proteins, as substrates for the growth and expansion of Vasc Versa’s ANGICYTE cells. This will involve validating the biological activity of new and existing Marra Bio protein mimics using various cell biology assays developed by Vasc Versa, as well as conducting combinatorial studies to determine the optimal formulation of Marra Bio’s materials for the production of ANGICYTE cells.

A key aspect of the role will be working closely with the team at Vasc Versa, and liaising with the wider Marra Bio team based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Although most work is expected to take place during standard working hours, there may be occasions where out of hours or weekend work is required in order to maintain the cells.

Marra Bio is a new company which is developing a ground-breaking technology for the manufacture of recombinant proteins at ultra-low cost and with vastly superior functionality. Our patented technology, which has been exclusively licenced from Newcastle University, has the potential to transform rapidly expanding sectors including the production of cultivated meat and to create a new class of recombinant proteins which combine multiple functional properties.