Development Scientist – London – £45,000

Bond Williams; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond Williams is seeking a Development Scientist with a PhD in Biochemistry to drive assay development and protein workflow optimisation in a fast-growing proteomics setting.

You will design experiments, apply HPLC/FPLC and mass spectrometry to inform product development, troubleshoot assay performance, and collaborate across teams to integrate workflows and maintain rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree (MRes / PhD) in biochemistry or a related discipline, plus some industry experience ideally.
• Experience with chromatographic techniques (e.g. HPLC/FPLC) for protein purification or characterisation.
• Hands-on laboratory experience developing or optimising biological or enzymatic assays or workflows.
• Strong experimental design skills, with the ability to generate clear, well-controlled data and draw sound conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to develop and optimise biological and enzymatic assays, with a focus on robustness, scalability, and transferability.
• Apply protein characterisation techniques – such as HPLC/FPLC, mass spectrometry, or related analytical methods – to inform and accelerate product development.
• Troubleshoot and systematically improve performance, yield, robustness, and reproducibility.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth integration of workflows into the wider platform
• Maintain high standards of documentation in line with quality management systems

Skills

experimental design

protein biochemistry

lab development

data interpretation

Education

MRes / PhD in Biochemistry

Tools

HPLC/FPLC

Job description

Are you a Biochemist with a passion for translating cutting-edge biology into real-world products? We’re looking for an ambitious Development Scientist to join our client’s team and help shape the next generation of protein science.

Joining a fast growing well-funded proteomics start up with a genuinely one-of-a-kind technology, the Development Scientist role is focused on assay development, troubleshooting and optimisation.

In addition to incredibly challenging and rewarding work in a highly collaborative environment, our client is offering a market leading salary plus excellent benefits and extremely exciting opportunities for personal progression and development.

What you’ll do as a Development Scientist:

• Design and execute experiments to develop and optimise biological and enzymatic assays, with a focus on robustness, scalability, and transferability
• Apply protein characterisation techniques – such as HPLC/FPLC, mass spectrometry, or related analytical methods – to inform and accelerate product development

• Troubleshoot and systematically improve performance, yield, robustness, and reproducibility.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth integration of workflows into the wider platform
• Maintain high standards of documentation in line with quality management systems

What we’re looking for:

• An advanced degree (MRes / PhD) in biochemistry or a related discipline, plus some industry experience ideally

• Experience with chromatographic techniques (e.g. HPLC/FPLC) for protein purification or characterisation.

• Hands-on laboratory experience developing or optimising biological or enzymatic assays or workflows
• Strong experimental design skills, with the ability to generate clear, well-controlled data and draw sound conclusions

If you’re ready to bring your protein science expertise to a fast-moving, commercially focused environment where your work directly shapes products, we’d love to hear from you.

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