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Scientist

  • Location: Cambridge, CB22 3AT
  • Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 3 days ago

  • Sector: Life Sciences
  • Contact: Richard Hendry
  • Contact Email: Richard.Hendry@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 0191 415 3300
  • Start Date: 10 October 2025
  • Expiry Date: 10 November 2025
  • Job Ref: V-307503

Scientist - Hair & Skin - Location: Cambridge, UK

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Are you passionate about skin and hair biology? Do you want to work with cutting-edge human cell models to drive research in regenerative medicine, dermatology, or cosmetic science?

We’re looking for a Hair & Skin Scientist to join a leading biotechnology company at the forefront of human cell technology. In this role, you’ll develop and characterise iPSC-derived and primary cell models, helping researchers around the world study skin and hair in ways that were previously impossible.

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About the Role As a Hair & Skin Scientist, you’ll be part of the R&D team, contributing to the development of novel human tissue models for research and application. You’ll combine hands-on cell culture expertise with problem-solving and scientific insight to deliver robust, reproducible models for customer use.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain iPSC-derived and primary human skin and hair cell models

  • Characterise cells and tissues to ensure reproducibility and functional relevance

  • Optimise culture conditions and differentiation protocols

  • Collaborate with R&D colleagues to expand the hair and skin product portfolio

  • Support customers with technical guidance, experimental design, and troubleshooting

  • Keep up to date with advances in skin and hair biology and regenerative medicine

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Skills & Experience Required

  • Degree or higher in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field

  • Strong experience in human cell culture, ideally including iPSC differentiation

  • Experience working with skin or hair biology, organoids, or tissue models preferred

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality reproducible data

  • Collaborative team player with good communication skills

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Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Be part of a pioneering biotech environment providing human cell models to scientists worldwide

  • Work on innovative projects in skin and hair biology with real-world impact

  • Collaborate with a dynamic, supportive team that values scientific excellence

  • Opportunity to develop your career in regenerative medicine, dermatology, or stem cell research

  • Competitive salary and benefits


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