Scientist (Bioengineer)
Mytos
London, UK
Posted on Dec 13, 2024
ABOUT US
You rarely get the chance to change an entire industry. But that's the position we find ourselves in. Join us, and you’ll unleash scientists, accelerate their research and help get cures to patients sooner.
We’ve developed machines to fully automate human cell production - the most manual process in Biotech. Cells are used to discover and develop new drugs, and now they're being used to treat cancer too. Mytos will impact cure development across the board.
We're live in multibillion dollar biotechs on both coasts of the US, and raised $19m to expand into the market faster, and accelerate our development!
We’ve assembled a world-class team to take on this challenge, with ex-Dyson engineers and Nature-published scientists working hand-in-hand. You can learn more about your potential Mytos teammates here: Team
Mytos is backed by Y Combinator, the most successful startup program in the world which produced companies such as AirBnb, Dropbox, and Ginkgo Bioworks.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a high-growth bioengineer to join our biology team and push the limits of cell culture automation. This is a unique opportunity to learn how to execute projects at the interface of engineering and biology.
We believe in autonomy, and you should expect to run your own projects and attempt to overcome hurdles you encounter, with team members always available to advise as you require.
You will be interfacing with multiple disciplines, such as hardware/software engineers, so expect to have the opportunity to learn about these different areas too.
Core Responsibilities
- Characterising how different approaches to automation impact cell behaviour.
- Develop and validate automated cell culture protocols for various cell types, with an emphasis on stem cell related applications.
- Work collaboratively with hardware and software teams on research and development projects related to automated cell handling.
- Provide direct support and technical assistance to customers.
- Contribute to general lab and inventory management.
- The role may require occasional weekend work and travel to customer sites (national and international).
Required Skills & Experience
- PhD (or MSc with >2 years industry experience) in Bioengineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience working with adherent cell lines in a bioengineering capacity.
- Experience with core molecular cell biology techniques, such as DNA/RNA isolation, qPCR, immunostaining, image analysis, and flow cytometry.
- Robust experimental design and data analysis capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and manage complex projects with multiple dependencies.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Desired Qualities
- Prior industry experience in lab instrument design and development.
- Experience in material biocompatibility.
- Experience assessing the impact of mechanical forces on cell behaviour.
- Experience working with stem cells (human ESC or iPSC) or neuronal cell cultures in a bioengineering capacity.