Skin Biology Scientist / Senior Research Technician
9 days ago
Bristol
? We’re hiring | Skin Biology Scientist / Research Technician ? Oxford - BioEscalator Headington | Full Time or Part-time 6months contract Biotix is an early-stage biotech developing biology-first, data-driven platforms to support innovation in skin health, microbiome science, and applied R&D. We work with international industry partners to translate advanced biological models into robust, decision-ready skin assays that can be reliably used in industrial and translational settings. As part of a new skin biology program, we are looking for a Skin Biology Scientist / Research Technician to support the development and execution of in vitro and ex vivo skin assay platforms. This is a hands-on, applied laboratory role. We will consider candidates at different levels of seniority, provided they have direct, practical experience with advanced skin models. The role can be full-time or part-time, based in Oxford BioEscalator, with flexibility depending on experience and availability. We value a pragmatic, proactive, execution-focused approach, with clear alignment and the ability to work with minimal supervision within a small, fast-moving team. • Establish, maintain, and run skin organoculture / ex vivo human skin models, • Develop and operate 3D skin equivalent / reconstructed skin in vitro models, • Culture immortalised skin cell lines and primary human keratinocytes and fibroblasts, • Perform immunohistochemistry (IHC) and imaging-based readouts, • Carry out RNA extraction and RT-qPCR, • Culturing microbes and probiotics, • Support experimental design, execution, and troubleshooting, • Implement and follow existing SOPs and protocols, avoiding unnecessary reinvention, • Manage laboratory consumables, ordering, and suppliers, • Maintain accurate experimental records and documentation, • Contribute to technical and scientific discussions to support R&D milestones, • Hands-on experience with skin organoculture and/or 3D skin equivalent in vitro models, • Experience working with primary keratinocytes and fibroblasts, • Experience with IHC, imaging, and molecular readouts, • Ability to work independently and reliably, • Practical, detail-oriented approach to laboratory work, • Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving startup environment, • Fluent in English (written and oral), • Experience in industrial, CRO, or translational R&D environments, • Familiarity with skin biology in cosmetic or dermatological contexts, • Willingness to learn additional techniques as required by the project, • MSc or PhD in a relevant life science discipline, or equivalent practical experience www.theskinbiomeco.com www.biotix.bio #J-18808-Ljbffr