Associate Scientist / Senior Research Associate, Cell Culture & Molecular Biology

Associate Scientist / Senior Research Associate, Cell Culture manage consumable stocks and ordering; and help maintain shared equipment so we are never blocked on the basics. Embody good lab citizenship: Maintain lab cleanliness and organisation, comply with local SOPs and health-and-safety/risk-assessment requirements. Required Experience Successful candidates will have a BSc or Msc in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or related discipline, plus 1-2 years of hands-on laboratory experience in an industry or academic research setting. The candidate must have: Practical mammalian cell culture experience : aseptic technique, routine maintenance of adherent and/or suspension lines, cell counting and viability assessment, and cryopreservation and recovery of cell banks. Some working knowledge of standard molecular biology techniques : PCR, cloning, bacterial transformation or plasmid preparation. Careful, organised documentation habits : accurate record-keeping and comfort working to established SOPs. A genuine desire to be in the lab : hands-on, rigorous, and happy for the majority of your time to be at the bench. Good interpersonal and communication skills: appropriate for a small, integrated team where cross-domain conversation happens daily, and the confidence to ask questions and raise issues early. Motivation to excel in a fast-moving environment : comfortable with shifting priorities and the pace of an early-stage discovery pipeline. Additional Experience Welcomed Not required, but candidates with one or more of the following will be at an advantage: Experience supporting high-throughput or automated screening: plate-based workflows, liquid handlers, or working at scale in 96/384-well format. Experience in creating and maintaining transient or stable cell lines Familiarity with flow cytometry, qPCR, or basic cell-based assays. Experience in an industry drug discovery environment, or with biologics (e.g., antibodies, bispecifics, fusion proteins, etc.). Experience with electronic lab notebooks and sample/inventory management systems. Cultural Profile At Divergence Labs, our culture is built on a foundation of intellectual honesty, independence of thought, and a relentless commitment to excellence. We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where every team member feels empowered to contribute and grow. We are looking for individuals who embody the following characteristics and can fit in with a high-performing team of drug hunters, investors, engineers, and machine learning researchers: Intellectual Honesty : We value candid and open discussion. Our team admits when wrong, advocates when right, and never shies away from constructive feedback. Bias for Action : We take initiative and ownership of our work, actively seeking out new ideas, and taking well-researched and smart risks. Team First Attitude : We win as a team and lose as a team. There are "no egos" at Divergence Labs, and we understand great ideas can come from anywhere. Independence of Thought : We think critically and challenge assumptions. When it suits us, we develop hypotheses that may run counter to consensus, "zigging while others are zagging." Resilience : Drug development is a tough sport. We persevere in the face of challenge. Embrace the Unfamiliar : We are humbled and excited by how much there is left to learn. Next Steps Interested candidates can reach out to careers@divergencelabs.com with their resume and two to three sentences expressing their interest. Divergence Labs is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.