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 stem cell scientist to join our biology team and push the limits of automation in cell therapy manufacture. 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 across biology, hardware and software, so expect to have the opportunity to learn about these different disciplines as part of the role.

Core Responsibilities

• Characterising how different approaches to automation impact adherent cell lines, human pluripotent stem cells (iPSC or ESC) and differentiated cell types
• Develop and validate automated cell culture protocols for various cell types, with an emphasis on stem cell derived regenerative therapies
• 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 using Mytos’ automated cell culture platforms
• Contribute to general lab and inventory management tasks
• 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 cell biology or a related discipline
• Hands-on experience optimising human ESC/iPSC culture and differentiation protocols in a process development capacity
• Experience with core molecular cell biology techniques, such as DNA/RNA isolation, qPCR, immunostaining, image analysis, flow cytometry and ELISA
• Robust experimental design and data analysis capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and execute complex projects with multiple dependencies
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Desired Qualities

• Prior experience working in process development (PD) teams or manufacturing science and technology (MSAT) teams for cell therapy production
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (MHRA, EMA or FDA) surrounding the development and GMP manufacture of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs)
• Familiarity with technology transfer into GMP
• Experience working with iPSC derived neuronal cell types including dopaminergic neurons and retinal pigmented epithelial cells
• Experience working on the development of hardware systems that interface directly with biology

Benefits

• Competitive salary with stock options
• Collaborative team environment with very high potential to learn new skills

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.