Lead Separation Scientist - AI-Driven Purification Mentoring

Sygnature Discovery; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Job summary

Sygnature Discovery invites applications for the position of Principal / Lead Scientist in Nottingham. This full-time laboratory role requires a PhD in a scientific discipline or related experience in Separation Science. You will manage and mentor teams while providing expertise across drug discovery projects and integrating AI into workflows.

The role involves overseeing purification processes, ensuring quality execution, and contributing to innovative scientific advancements. Benefits include 25 days annual leave and enhanced family-friendly policies.

Qualifications

• PhD or master’s degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Experience managing small scientific teams (4-6 people).
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to various stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior chromatographers.
• Understanding of AI and ML in chromatographic automation.
• Extensive knowledge of analytical instrumentation and troubleshooting.
• Desire for innovation in technology and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the purification lifecycle from crude to pure material.
• Provide expertise across drug discovery programs.
• Ensure high-quality execution across multiple projects.
• Act as a technical expert for instrumentation.
• Mentor and develop scientists, fostering team culture.
• Integrate AI and machine learning approaches in workflows.

Skills

Line management experience

Strong communication skills

Mentoring and coaching

Knowledge of AI and ML models

Education

PhD in a Scientific Discipline or master’s degree in Separation Science

Tools

Chromatographic software

LIMS platforms

Supercritical Fluid Chromatography

Job description

Sygnature Discovery invites applications for the position of Principal / Lead Scientist in Nottingham. This full-time laboratory role requires a PhD in a scientific discipline or related experience in Separation Science. You will manage and mentor teams while providing expertise across drug discovery projects and integrating AI into workflows.

The role involves overseeing purification processes, ensuring quality execution, and contributing to innovative scientific advancements. Benefits include 25 days annual leave and enhanced family-friendly policies.