Faeth Therapeutics is a biotech start-up founded in 2019 by an international group of world-leading cancer research scientists. Faeth’s mission is to use a deep mechanistic understanding of cancer metabolism to rethink the treatment of cancer. We have established a laboratory at the CRUK Cambridge Institute (CI) and are looking for a highly motivated research assistant to join our team and conduct in vitro experiments. This is a unique opportunity to join our core team and pioneer the discovery of a new generation of therapeutic interventions for cancer. www.faeththerapeutics.com

The role will involve:

• Working closely with colleagues in a small dynamic research team & within the broader biotech start-up company environment
• Experimental & technical troubleshooting & problem solving
• Executing experimental plans and helping to develop new assay methods where required
• Cell culture for a range of cancer cell lines and performing cell-based experiments such as drug-response assays
• Assisting with biochemical methods such as protein/RNA isolation and assay development to support drug discovery projects
• Other standard molecular biology techniques, e.g. recombinant protein expression, CRISPR KO cell line development
• Maintaining detailed records of experiments and accurately recording methods and results in electronic laboratory notebook in a timely manner
• Analysis and presentation of experimental data
• Helping with H&S compliance and record keeping
• Helping with purchase of reagents and oversight of lab supplies

Required skills / experience:

• BSc or MSc in a biological science or related discipline
• Essential: Laboratory experience within biological research environment
• Desirable: Knowledge & experience of cancer metabolism / cell culture / drug discovery / assay development is an advantage
• Desirable: Contribution to peer reviewed research publications an advantage

Key attributes:

• Excited by scientific research & passion for the company mission
• Flexibility to rapidly adapt to different tasks at short notice
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and incorporate constructive feedback
• Good time management skills
• Able to work independently
• Team player
• Good communication skills