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Sustainable Manufacturing Founded 1-10 employees

Lypo

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Salary range
£31–£36k
Avg £31–36k
Hiring activity
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0.2 roles/week
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About Lypo

Lypo is a biotechnology company redefining chemical manufacturing by developing sustainable, cost-effective ingredients using waste and AI-engineered enzymes. The company focuses on the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries and emphasizes a multidisciplinary team culture.

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Molecular Biologist

Today

Lypo Edinburgh £31,000 – £36,000 pa

Implement high-throughput plasmid assembly, colony PCR, Minipreps and pathway construction to build strains for hypothesis testing and model training. Work across disciplines in a lab-based, cross-pollinating team, with fortnightly research updates, mentorship and organised labbook/data keeping. Golden Gate assembly, Benchling in silico cloning and DNA sequencing are core.

Hybrid Contract

Why work here

  • ✓ Interdisciplinary team culture with a focus on cross-pollination and shared learning
  • ✓ Opportunity to work on cutting-edge sustainable technology
  • ✓ Supportive environment with regular mentorship and skills training

Hiring at Lypo

Across 1 role

Work policy

Hybrid
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Across 1 role

Role types

  • contract 1
Primary hiring location

Most of Lypo's open roles on Biotechnology Jobs are based in Edinburgh.

What sets Lypo apart

Why they stand out

  • Developing programmable small molecule manufacture using waste
  • Combining microbial metabolism with AI-engineered enzymes

Frequently asked questions

What does Lypo do?

Lypo is a biotechnology company redefining chemical manufacturing by developing sustainable, cost-effective ingredients using waste and AI-engineered enzymes. The company focuses on the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries and emphasizes a multidisciplinary team culture. Lypo is active in Sustainable Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics.

What kind of organisation is Lypo?

Lypo is a private entity working in Sustainable Manufacturing, listed on Biotechnology Jobs alongside private and venture-backed employers.

When was Lypo founded?

Lypo was founded in 2023 — that makes them 3 years old.

How big is Lypo?

Lypo sits in the 1-10 employee band according to their public profile. Use this as a rough size signal — actual headcount can shift between disclosures.

How many jobs does Lypo have open on Biotechnology Jobs?

Lypo has 1 open role on Biotechnology Jobs right now. Browse the full list above and apply directly.

Is Lypo actively hiring?

Yes — Lypo is hiring quietly on Biotechnology Jobs, averaging 0.2 roles posted per week (1 in the last 30 days).

Does Lypo hire remotely?

Of Lypo's 1 open role on Biotechnology Jobs, 1 hybrid.

What is the salary range at Lypo?

Advertised salaries for Lypo's current openings on Biotechnology Jobs average between £31,000 and £36,000. Individual roles may pay above or below this range depending on seniority and location.

Does Lypo publish salaries?

Yes — every live role from Lypo on Biotechnology Jobs discloses a salary range, alongside role detail and work policy. They score in the top tier of our Open Hiring Score.

Where is Lypo hiring?

Lypo's open roles on Biotechnology Jobs are based primarily in Edinburgh. Check individual listings for remote or hybrid options.

What role types does Lypo hire for?

Lypo's 1 open role on Biotechnology Jobs include 1 contract.

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