Associate Scientist - Pharmacology

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CRO in Birmingham is seeking an Associate Scientist in Pharmacology. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and recent experience in in vitro pharmacology, including Ligand binding assays and ELISA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Recent experience with in vitro pharmacology and relevant laboratory techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot assays and update protocols.
• Experience with Prism and Image J is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses and data analysis via ELISA, SPR, Ligand Binding assays.
• Writing of draft reports and updating protocols.
• Operational tasks as directed by operations manager.

Skills

In vitro pharmacology

Ligand binding assays

Receptor occupancy studies

ELISA

SPR

Fluorescent binding assays

Cell culture

Assay design and interpretation

Prism

Image J

Education

PhD in Pharmacology or related discipline

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Associate Scientist - Pharmacology, Birmingham

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SRG

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

27.05.2025

Expiry Date:

11.07.2025

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Job Description:

Title: Associate Scientist - Pharmacology
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Area: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive

SRG is working with a pre-clinical CRO that specialises in the pharmacology space in Birmingham. We are on the lookout for experienced scientists or someone with a PhD in Pharmacology with in vitro pharmacology or plate-based assay experience.

The successful candidate will have recent experience within this field, including recent experience with Ligand binding assays, receptor occupancy studies, ELISA, SPR and fluorescent binding assays. You would need to be able to highlight this experience in your CV and at interview.

This is a great opportunity to secure your first role in industry, or to make a switch to an innovative CRO company working on a range of diseases.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• To perform laboratory analyses and data analysis via ELISA, SPR, Ligand Binding assays, plate-based assay
• Writing of draft reports
• Updating protocols
• Troubleshooting assays
• Operational tasks as directed by operations manager / line manager (e.g. monthly surveys / COSHH updates / receipt of radiochemicals etc.).

Skills Required:

• Ideally a PhD in Pharmacology or a related discipline.
• Experience with in vitro pharmacology
• Demonstrable, recent experience with Ligand binding assays, receptor occupancy studies, ELISA, SPR and fluorescent binding assays
• Experience with Cell culture
• Experience designing and interpreting assays
• Experience with Prism and Image J is Highly desirable.

Interested? Or know someone who will be?
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