Molecular Biologist; Biocatalysis

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

• Process Development
• Biocatalysis
• Custom and Flow Chemistry
• Synthetic and organic chemistry
• Technical leadership

Molecular Biologist (Biocatalysis)

Business Unit: Almac Sciences
Open To: Internal and External Applicants

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Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug-development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

Almac Sciences is recognised globally for its expertise in biocatalyst research, development and commercial supply. Our Biocatalysis teams provide a range of specialist services, including enzyme screening and biotransformation process development.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Molecular Biologist to join our team in Craigavon. This hands‑on laboratory role will support the development and delivery of innovative biological solutions for internal research programmes and external client projects.

You will carry out routine and advanced molecular biology activities to access proteins for use in biocatalytic applications. Working closely with scientific colleagues, you will clone, express and analyse recombinant proteins while providing specialist molecular biology support across research and development programmes.

A key area of focus will be the development and optimisation of yeast and bacterial expression systems for recombinant enzyme production. You will also contribute to strain improvement, protein and enzyme engineering, biocatalytic screening, assay development and the evaluation of new laboratory technologies.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Cloning, expressing and analysing recombinant proteins
• Isolating, purifying and manipulating DNA for recombinant strain development
• Engineering peptides and enzymes using molecular biology and chemical technologies
• Supporting strain improvement programmes through effective screening and selection methods
• Characterising isolated strains to assess improvements
• Conducting biochemical, biophysical and chemical analysis of proteins and peptides
• Supporting biocatalytic screening activities for research programmes and business requirements
• Developing and implementing assays to support the genetic engineering of biocatalysts
• Preparing scientific reports, presentations, specifications and standard operating procedures
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records and ensuring equipment remains appropriately calibrated
• Keeping up to date with relevant scientific literature, laboratory techniques and emerging technologies
• Completing laboratory activities in accordance with agreed methods, quality requirements and health and safety procedures

Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast‑paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long‑term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple: we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found on our Life at Almac page. Almac’s careers information also highlights its focus on employee wellbeing, development, training and recognition.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will hold, or be about to obtain, a PhD in molecular biology, protein expression and manipulation, or a closely related…