Automation Scientist - Data-Driven Drug Discovery

Arctoris; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being support

Minimum 28 days annual leave

Highly competitive reward package

Job summary

A leading drug discovery services company in Oxford seeks an Automation Scientist to manage and deliver research projects involving in vitro experiments and assays. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in cell biology or related fields and have substantial experience in drug discovery and automated laboratory techniques. This role promotes a collaborative culture with extensive development opportunities and a generous benefits package including flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of postdoctoral or industrial drug discovery experience.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and complex cell models.
• Strong understanding of assay statistics.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage internal and client research projects.
• Perform in vitro experiments and assays.
• Develop and optimise cell‑based assays using automation.

Skills

Assay development expertise

Experience handling large datasets

Practical experience with gene‑engineering technologies

Experience with robotic liquid handlers

Basic programming skills (Python or C#)

Education

Ph.D. in cell biology or related field

Tools

Hamilton‑Vantage with Instinct V software

Flow cytometry

High‑throughput screening (HTS)

Job description

A leading drug discovery services company in Oxford seeks an Automation Scientist to manage and deliver research projects involving in vitro experiments and assays. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in cell biology or related fields and have substantial experience in drug discovery and automated laboratory techniques. This role promotes a collaborative culture with extensive development opportunities and a generous benefits package including flexible working arrangements.