Scientist

VRS UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical research facility in Cambridge is seeking a Scientist for their Biophysics team. This role involves conducting medium-throughput screenings, analyzing biophysical data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a strong foundation in biophysics, hands-on experience with SPR and ITC techniques, and excellent communication skills. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Discretionary bonus

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc/MSc in a related degree.
• Hands-on expertise with SPR, ideally in drug discovery.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct medium-throughput screening.
• Analyze biophysical data and develop assays.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Communication

Biophysical Techniques

Education

BSc/MSc in a related degree

PhD (desirable)

Tools

Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR)

Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC)

Job description

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, ideally within an industrial drug discovery environment.

Excellent communication 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 , 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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