Lead Scientist, Drug Discovery & Advanced Microscopy

taylorollinson Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading collaborative drug discovery company in the UK is seeking a Lead Scientist to manage a team focusing on drug discovery projects. The role requires a PhD or Master’s in a biological discipline and extensive experience in drug discovery and microscopy techniques. The successful candidate will oversee and direct projects, contributing to exciting pre-clinical drug discovery initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary of £58,000 - £65,000 and a permanent role with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in drug discovery and pre-clinical phases.
• Proven track record of delivering high-impact projects on time and within budget.
• Strong network and experience in the drug discovery sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of scientists to complete complex drug discovery projects.
• Lead and propose projects related to drug discovery and disease research.
• Use various light microscopy techniques for imaging.

Skills

Light microscopy techniques

Cell line editing/engineering

Drug discovery project management

Collaboration and networking

Education

PhD or Master’s in a biological discipline

Tools

CRISPR

Lentiviral transduction

Live-cell imaging

Job description

A leading collaborative drug discovery company in the UK is seeking a Lead Scientist to manage a team focusing on drug discovery projects. The role requires a PhD or Master’s in a biological discipline and extensive experience in drug discovery and microscopy techniques. The successful candidate will oversee and direct projects, contributing to exciting pre-clinical drug discovery initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary of £58,000 - £65,000 and a permanent role with excellent benefits.