Associate Scientist (Protein Purification)

About NanoSyrinx

NanoSyrinx is an award‑winning synthetic biology company focused on a novel targeted drug delivery technology with the vision of fundamentally revolutionising how biological medicines are delivered into cells. Since its inception in 2020, the company has raised ~£20M in venture financing from top‑tier investors. You will be joining at a critical moment as we select and advance a therapeutic asset pipeline and push towards the clinic over the next few years.

About the Team

You will be joining a company of 22, with an existing scientific team of 15 people with diverse technical skills from academia and industry, including microbiology, molecular biology, protein expression and purification, and translational biology. The team is collaborative, flexible and works toward common goals.

Location

The position is based at our site at the University of Warwick, with the company being headquartered at the University of Warwick Science Park, Coventry.

Role: Protein Purification Associate Scientist

As part of the Downstream process development team, you will purify and analytically characterise Nanosyringe complexes and associated proteins, playing a central role in delivering against company and programme milestones and supporting internal teams and external collaborators.

• Designing, planning, and executing experiments to purify Nanosyringes and other proteins at different scales
• Performing analytical methods for process and product characterisation
• Analysing data and presenting results to managers and internal teams
• Documenting experiments, writing and updating protocols
• Maintaining a safe and compliant laboratory environment

What You Need to Succeed

Essential Criteria

• BSc, MSc or equivalent industry experience in a relevant discipline such as protein engineering, biochemistry, microbiology, or molecular biology.
• Experience in protein purification using chromatography formats such as ion‑exchange or size exclusion.
• Experience with SDS‑PAGE, Western blot analysis and protein quantification.
• Adaptable to changing demands while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to learn new techniques.
• Accurate experimental write‑ups and timely documentation.
• Adept at interpreting results and drawing conclusions to guide subsequent experiments.
• Collaboration within a team and a hands‑on approach to supporting general laboratory operations.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with recombinant protein expression in bacteria.
• Experience using AKTA and working with large biological proteins.
• Work experience in an industry/biotechnology laboratory environment, especially a start‑up.

Legal Requirement

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary cash bonus scheme (up to 10% of annual salary).
• Eligibility for Company Stock Options upon successful completion of probation.
• Salary sacrifice workplace pension with up to 5% matched employer contributions via Aviva.
• Competitive health care cover through Aviva.
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive allowances for annual and parental leave.
• Opportunities for national and international travel for professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NanoSyrinx is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a friendly, inclusive environment. We recognise the rights of all individuals to mutual respect and foster an environment free from all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, treating people fairly, with dignity and respect.