Biophysical Research Scientist

VRS Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at a successful pharmaceutical company near London for a Principal Recruitment Consultant specializing in Analytical Chemistry. This role involves working closely with a team of scientists to support drug discovery efforts using cutting-edge SPR technology. You will engage in high-throughput processes and explore how AI tools can enhance experimental workflows. If you are passionate about biophysics and eager to contribute to impactful drug discovery projects, this position offers a fantastic chance to build your expertise in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Run SPR-based fragment screens and characterize molecular binding.
• Support screening cascades with thermal shift assays.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR)

Biophysical Techniques

Drug Discovery

Team Collaboration

AI Tools

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Automation/Robotics

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Principal Recruitment Consultant at VRS - Analytical Chemistry | Life Science | Synthetic Organic Chemistry

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 & screening process. There will also be opportunities to gain hands-on experience with automation/robotics to achieve a high-throughput process.

Responsibilities:

• Running SPR-based fragment screens and characterising molecular binding and kinetics
• Supporting screening cascades with thermal shift assays and other orthogonal techniques
• Exploring how AI tools can enhance experimental workflows and data interpretation
• 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 & ITC.

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

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Science and Research

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