
Ensocell is a venture capital-backed Life Science company that leverages cutting-edge single cell genomics technologies, AI-based computational tools, and advanced cell models to identify novel disease intervention points and discover therapeutics for autoimmune, inflammatory, and fibrotic diseases. Founded by leading scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Ensocell operates from the Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton, UK, and San Francisco, USA, positioning itself at the forefront of biotechnology innovation with a mission to improve human health.

Ensocell is a venture capital-backed Life Science company that leverages cutting-edge single cell genomics technologies, AI-based computational tools, and advanced cell models to identify novel disease intervention points and discover therapeutics for autoimmune, inflammatory, and fibrotic diseases. Founded by leading scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Ensocell operates from the Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton, UK, and San Francisco, USA, positioning itself at the forefront of biotechnology innovation with a mission to improve human health.
We are a fast-growing biotech start-up focusing on next-generation precision biologics, driven by science, collaboration, and curiosity. We are looking for a hands-on Research Associate in Target Biology to join our discovery team and advance our target and therapeutics discovery initiatives.
This is a lab-based role suited for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and being deeply involved in day-to-day experimental work while actively contributing to scientific discussions.
What you will do
As a Research Associate, you will be an integral part of our discovery and biotherapeutics efforts, with responsibilities spanning molecular biology, target biology and biological assays (training will be provided where necessary):
What we are looking for
About Ensocell
Ensocell is a new venture capital-backed life science company at the intersection of single cell genomics, spatial genomics, AI, and drug discovery. Our mission is to decode the complexities of human disease biology, identify novel therapeutic intervention points, and develop precision therapeutics targeting these intervention points to create transformational new medicines.
At Ensocell, we foster a vital, interdisciplinary, and collaborative scientific culture. We are seeking talented, highly motivated, and intellectually curious individuals to join our team and share in our mission. Ensocell supports a welcoming and inclusive work environment that encourages openness and diversity.
Note to recruitment agencies: we are not looking for assistance at this stage so please contact the HR department only at hr@ensocell.com if you think you can help in the future.