Microbiologist | Series B BioTech Startup | £32M+ Raised 💰
📍 Location: London, UK (Onsite)
💰 Salary: £70,000 – £100,000
About the Opportunity
We’re proud to be partnered with a Series B BioTech startup that’s transforming the future of microbial engineering through automation, AI, and next-generation bioprocessing.
Having raised over £32 million from top-tier investors, this company is entering a major growth phase — scaling its intelligent platform that accelerates strain design, process optimisation, and sustainable production of high-value bioproducts.
This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious team of scientists, engineers, and data specialists who are redefining what’s possible in synthetic biology and industrial biotech.
The Role
As a Microbiologist, you’ll play a central role in developing, scaling, and optimising microbial workflows that bridge biology, automation, and data science.
Working closely with interdisciplinary teams, you’ll design and execute experiments that advance microbial strain development, improve fermentation performance, and generate insights that fuel product innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead microbial cultivation, fermentation, and optimisation across a range of species (e.g., E. coli, B. subtilis, yeasts, lactic acid bacteria*).
- Develop and validate assays, workflows, and media formulations to support strain and process improvement.
- Partner with automation and computational biology teams to ensure data quality, traceability, and integration.
- Drive milestone-based R&D projects from design to delivery, balancing creativity with rigour.
- Mentor junior scientists and contribute to lab scale-up, infrastructure, and documentation best practices.
About You
Education & Experience
- MSc or PhD in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or related field.
- 2+ years of industry or translational research experience in microbial R&D, bioprocess, or metabolic engineering.
Technical Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with microbial cultivation, media optimisation, and strain improvement.
- Familiarity with automation platforms, bioreactor systems, or data-driven experimentation.
- Bonus: exposure to anaerobic strains, high-throughput workflows, or Python/R scripting.
Soft Skills
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Curious, self-motivated, and passionate about translating biology into real-world innovation.
Why Join?
🌍 High Impact – Contribute to breakthrough microbial innovations shaping sustainable biomanufacturing.
🚀 Ownership & Autonomy – Influence scientific direction and contribute to company-wide decisions.
💡 Cutting-Edge Science – Work with world-class experts and state-of-the-art lab automation.
📈 Growth Potential – Join post-Series B as the company scales globally, offering rapid career progression.
If this sounds like you, you'll fit right in.
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