Hybrid Drug Discovery Scientist (Pharmaceutical R&D)

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Conference attendance

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a Pharmaceutical Research Scientist to join the Drug Discovery team in a hybrid role. You will design and perform experiments to identify novel drug targets and lead compounds, using biochemical, cellular, and in vitro assays.

Collaborate with medicinal chemists to optimize leads, develop HTS assays, analyze data, and present findings to teams and management. A PhD in Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with 4+ years of experience

Qualifications

• PhD in Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry or related life science.
• At least 4 years post-PhD in drug discovery.
• Experience with in vitro assays and relevant biological techniques.
• Strong data analysis and presentation of complex data.
• Ability to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to identify novel targets and lead compounds.
• Use biochemical, cellular, and in vitro assays to evaluate compounds.
• Collaborate with medicinal chemists to optimize leads.
• Develop and validate assays for HTS.
• Analyze data and present findings to teams and management.
• Stay current with literature and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to reports, publications and patents.
• Manage lab resources and ensure safety compliance.
• Troubleshoot issues and develop innovative solutions.

Skills

In vitro assays

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in Pharmacology/Medicinal Chemistry/Biochemistry

Tools

HTS software

Assay development

Biochemical techniques

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a Pharmaceutical Research Scientist to join the Drug Discovery team in a hybrid role. You will design and perform experiments to identify novel drug targets and lead compounds, using biochemical, cellular, and in vitro assays.

Collaborate with medicinal chemists to optimize leads, develop HTS assays, analyze data, and present findings to teams and management. A PhD in Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with 4+ years of experience