Biophysical Research Scientist

TieTalent; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking pharmaceutical company near London. Join a dynamic team of scientists dedicated to advancing drug discovery through innovative biophysical screening techniques. You'll leverage cutting-edge Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) technology and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful results. This role offers the chance to enhance your skills in automation and robotics, contributing to high-throughput processes in a vibrant and supportive environment. If you're passionate about biophysics and eager to make a difference in drug development, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Passion for biophysics and drug discovery.
• Solid understanding of SPR and biophysical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Running SPR-based fragment screens and characterizing molecular binding.
• Supporting screening cascades with thermal shift assays.

Skills

Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR)

Biophysics

Drug Discovery

Data Interpretation

Collaboration

Tools

Automation

Robotics

Job description

About

Fantastic opportunity to join a successful pharmaceutical company based near London, supporting the development of the company’s drug pipeline.

Working closely within a team of scientists, you will use the latest SPR technology to study small molecule-drug target interactions as part of the company’s drug discovery and screening process. There will also be opportunities to gain hands-on experience with automation and robotics to achieve high-throughput processes.

Responsibilities

1. Running SPR-based fragment screens and characterising molecular binding and kinetics.
2. Supporting screening cascades with thermal shift assays and other orthogonal techniques.
3. Exploring how AI tools can enhance experimental workflows and data interpretation.
4. Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful results.

Candidate Profile

• A passion for biophysics and drug discovery.
• A solid understanding of Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) and other biophysical techniques.
• An adaptable, team-oriented approach and a willingness to learn.

This is an exciting opportunity to build your expertise within drug discovery and biophysical screening techniques, including SPR, BLI, MST, and ITC.

Keywords

SPR, surface plasmon resonance, BLI, biolayer interferometry, MST, microscale thermophoresis, ITC, isothermal titration calorimetry, biophysics, biophysical, drug discovery, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, characterization, London, Slough, Reading, Oxford, VRS9014SE

Nice-to-have skills

• Automation
• Robotics

Locations

Slough, England

Languages

• English