Research Assistant/Senior Research Assistant

Faeth Therapeutics is a clinical-stage oncology company listed on Nasdaq that recently raised $200M in funding. With a strong scientific foundation and a founding team that includes the discoverer of our target pathway, we are advancing PIKTOR, a multi-node PI3K/AKT/mTOR inhibitor program, toward multiple near-term milestones. We are a small, focused team where every person has direct impact — united by a shared commitment to care deeply, create boldly, and never stop learning.

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant or Senior Research Assistant to be a key member of our preclinical R&D team. You will be a collaborative and flexible team member playing a critical role in ensuring scientific excellence and smooth lab operations, contributing directly to experimental output, and enabling the team to execute at speed and scale. This is a hands-on, laboratory-based role combining:

• Experimental work across multiple programs focused on molecular biology
• Laboratory operations and management

Experimental Responsibilities

• Perform and support mammalian cell culture experiments, cell banking and maintenance 
• Conduct core molecular biology techniques, including:
• Western blotting
• qPCR
• Assist scientists across multiple programs with:
• Experimental setup and execution
• Sample preparation and processing
• Data collection and preliminary analysis
• Support reproducibility through rigorous record-keeping and protocol adherence

Laboratory Management Responsibilities

• Manage inventory, ordering, and stock control of reagents 
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments, including biological materials
• Maintain equipment, coordinate servicing, implement and maintain best practices in lab organisation, safety, and documentation

Experience & Skills

• BSc or MSc in a relevant life sciences discipline
• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a research laboratory (industry or academic)
• Strong experience in core molecular biology including mammalian cell culture, Western blotting, preparation of cell samples for downstream analysis (e.g. LCMS, RNA Seq)
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong record-keeping and documentation practices
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Desirable - Experience in biotech or drug discovery settings
• Desirable - Experience with protein purification techniques / CRISPR, NGS, or assay development workflows
• Desirable - Data analysis skills / experience

Additional Information

• Location: Cambridge, UK (wet lab, full time on-site role)
• Visa sponsorship: Not available
• Compensation: Competitive salary + equity incentive + bonus
• This role is subject to a 6-month probationary period

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.