Scientist

VRS Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical research facility in Cambridge is seeking a Scientific Recruitment Consultant with a strong foundation in biophysics and drug discovery. In this role, you will contribute significantly to drug discovery programs, designing and conducting experiments while collaborating with various teams. A competitive package with benefits like private healthcare and a bonus is offered.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Discretionary bonus

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise with SPR desirable in an industrial drug discovery environment.
• Knowledge of biophysical techniques such as GCI, ASMS, ITC, and NMR.

Responsibilities

• Designing and conducting medium-throughput screening and mechanistic studies.
• Independently run experiments and analyze biophysical data.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Biophysics

Drug Discovery

SPR

ITC

Communication

Education

Minimum BSc/MSc in a related degree

PhD is desirable

Job description

Direct message the job poster from VRS Recruitment

Scientific Recruitment Consultant | Analytical Chemistry | Life Sciences

Are you a passionate scientist with a strong foundation in biophysics and drug discovery? Then this may be the role for you!

Our client is a leading pharmaceutical research facility that supports drug discovery programs from Target ID through to clinical candidacy looking for a Scientist to join their Biophysics team.

As a Scientist, you’ll play a central role in drug discovery programs, designing and conducting medium-throughput screening and mechanistic studies on small molecule drug candidates. You will independently run experiments and analyse biophysical data, while developing assays using techniques such as Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) and Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC). Additionally, you will collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project progress.

The ideal candidate will have:

Minimum BSc/MSc in a related degree (PhD is desirable)

Hands-on expertise with biophysical techniques such as SPR is desirable, ideally within an industrial drug discovery environment

Knowledge or hands on experience with biophysical techniques such as GCI, ASMS, ITC and NMR

Excellent communication and organisational skills

In return, our client will offer a competitive remuneration package and company benefits such as private healthcare, a discretionary bonus, life insurance and more.

Key words: Biophysics, Biophysical, Scientist, SPR, ITC, Surface Plasmon Resonance, Isothermal Titration Calorimetry, GCI, NMR, ASMS, grating coupled interferometry, affinity selection mass spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, Pharmaceutical, Pharma, Drug Development, DMPL, Bio Physical, Protein Science, consumables, cell biology, chemistry, Biochemistry, molecular biology, Cambridge, Oxford, London, Newmarket, VRS9057MP.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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