Lead Translational Biology Scientist

Stem Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stem Recruitment seeks an Associate Principal Scientist in Edinburgh to lead molecular and cellular biology efforts supporting drug discovery and translational research. This laboratory-based role designs studies, analyzes data, and provides technical leadership across client projects, with emphasis on cellular models and innovative solutions.

You will contribute to technology evaluation and capability development while fostering best practices within the department.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline with significant postdoctoral or industry research experience.
• Proven track record at Senior Scientist level or above in molecular biology, genomics, transcriptomics, or cell biology.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and complex cellular systems.
• Experience leading scientific projects, study design, troubleshooting, and technology evaluation.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific data to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working within CRO, biotech, pharmaceutical, or academic research environments, familiar with GxP standards where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to complex client projects within translational biology using molecular and cellular biology expertise.
• Design studies, analyze and interpret data, troubleshoot challenges, and provide technical leadership across projects.
• Collaborate with scientists, project teams and clients to ensure high-quality scientific delivery.
• Participate in technology evaluation, capability development and growth of scientific expertise in the department.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Project leadership

Data interpretation

Science communication

CRO/pharma experience

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Stem Recruitment seeks an Associate Principal Scientist in Edinburgh to lead molecular and cellular biology efforts supporting drug discovery and translational research. This laboratory-based role designs studies, analyzes data, and provides technical leadership across client projects, with emphasis on cellular models and innovative solutions.

You will contribute to technology evaluation and capability development while fostering best practices within the department.