Analytical Biochemist

At Ingenza, we are a dynamic, passionate team of 50 scientists and innovators driven by a singular mission: turbocharging biological systems to solve the world’s biggest challenges. From life-saving therapeutics to sustainable consumer products and industrial enzymes, we transform science into scalable, real-world solutions for human health and the global environment. As a fast-growing, value-led SME, we combine scientific excellence with a genuinely supportive culture of integrity and collaboration.

Embedded within a vibrant, sociable team, you will lead by example from our brand-new, state-of-the-art facilities at the Edinburgh Technopole. Surrounded by nature trails, an on-site café, and stunning views of the Pentland Hills, you’ll find the perfect balance of breakthrough science and a world-class working environment. To thrive here, you will possess excellent multitasking skills and the agility to navigate a fast-paced dynamic work environment.

In this position, you will step into a key laboratory role at Ingenza as a Analytical Biochemist
. You will focus on the execution and development of biochemical assays and standard analytical techniques to characterise enzymes and proteins. Working collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams, you will deliver high-quality data to meet client project milestones in a timely and accurate manner. The successful candidate will work closely with senior scientists and project leads, providing accurate technical updates and assisting in expanding our analytical assay capabilities.

• A PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely aligned subject.
• We will consider MSc level candidates with a minimum of 1 year in a dedicated industrial setting.

• General Analytical Instrumentation: Practical experience operating standard analytical equipment (e.g., HPLC, GCMS, LCMS, UV/Vis spectrophotometers or plate readers) for quantitation, activity testing, and routine sample analysis.
• Enzyme Activity Assay Development: Hands-on experience implementing, developing, and optimizing biochemical and enzymatic activity assays to monitor biocatalytic performance, kinetic parameters, and protein function.
• Sample Preparation: Knowledge of sample preparation and extraction techniques required for effective biochemical analysis of proteins and biological samples.
• Data Interpretation & QC: Excellent attention to detail with a critical eye to interpret, analyse and rigorously QC analytical and biochemical data.
• Technical Writing & SOPs: Experience generating comprehensive scientific protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical project reports within an industrial quality management framework.
• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively across functional departments (e.g., molecular biology, fermentation, and downstream processing) and present clear findings to project teams.
• Task Management: Ability to multitask seamlessly across parallel projects and meet tight timelines without compromising data integrity.

• Orthogonal Protein Characterisation: Good knowledge of recombinant protein analysis and purification methods (e.g., SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, or chromatography using the ÄKTA system).
• Protein Purification: Familiarity with recombinant protein purification methods (e.g., chromatography using ÄKTA systems).
• Host System Exposure: Familiarity with expression systems across mammalian (CHO, HEK
  293) or microbial hosts ( coli, P. pastoris,
  
  B. subtilis).
• Mentoring & Supervision: Experience guiding or mentoring junior technicians, placements, or students in standard laboratory practices and safety protocols.
• Client & Project Exposure: Prior experience participating in technical updates or preparing data summary slides for commercial clients and external collaborators.
• Continuous Improvement: A proactive mindset for identifying workflow efficiencies, streamlining routine assays, and maintaining laboratory standards.
• Scientific Communication: Ability to contribute to technical proposals,…