Associate Scientist

Overview

Talentmarkare is recruiting for an Associate Scientist, Cell Biology to join a clinical stage oncology biotechnology company at their West London site on a permanent basis.

Our client is developing novel tumor microenvironment targeted therapeutics. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to bringing novel cancer treatments to patients.

The role is located in West London.

You will support laboratory research activities by performing routine cell biology assays and maintaining high-quality experimental standards.

• Perform routine cell-based assays (e.g., dose-response cytotoxicity, Western blot analyses) to assess compound effects.
• Culture, maintain, and expand mammalian cell lines.
• Prepare reagents, media, and compound dilutions with accuracy and consistency.
• Analyse and record experimental data using appropriate software and electronic lab notebooks; verify and upload data to databases.
• Ensure data quality, reproducibility, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety guidelines and quality standards.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience in mammalian cell culture and experience of working in a lab environment ideally in an R&D drug discovery role.
• Basic data analysis skills.
• Ability to follow protocols and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference in all correspondence.