Scientist I

Talisman Therapeutics Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector is seeking a passionate Scientist I to join its dynamic team in Cambridge. This exciting role focuses on neurology drug discovery, offering the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of novel therapeutics. The successful candidate will engage in therapeutic target identification, assay development, and in vitro mechanistic studies, all while working in a supportive environment that emphasizes employee wellbeing and professional growth. With excellent training and a commitment to work-life balance, this position is ideal for a proactive scientist eager to make a difference in the field of neuroscience.

Benefits

4.5-Day Work Week

Employee Share Option Scheme

Non-Contributory Life Assurance

BUPA Private Medical Insurance

Cycle-Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• PhD-level scientist with hands-on skills in cell culture and molecular biology.
• Experience in neurodegeneration research and data analysis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Generate human neurons and glia from patient-derived iPS cells.
• Perform cell and molecular biology assays to support preclinical R&D.
• Develop phenotypic screens in human stem cell models.

Skills

Cell Culture

Cell/Molecular Biology

Biochemistry

Pharmacology

Neurodegeneration Research

Computational Data Analysis

Education

PhD in Biological or Physical Sciences

2.1 Class Honours Degree

Job description

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Scientist I – Neurology drug discovery research

Talisman Therapeutics Ltd is a neuroscience-focused drug discovery company based in Cambridge, UK. Building upon the world class knowledge and skills of its team, Talisman develops and employs proprietary human stem cell models of neurodegenerative and neurological disease to advance the development of novel therapeutics through our internal research projects and external collaborations.This is an exciting time to join the company as we develop and expand our research programmes.

We are currently recruiting a PhD-level scientist to join our expanding team and play a key role in the delivery of our preclinical drug discovery projects. The role will be a lab-based position, encompassing therapeutic target identification and validation, assay development and compound profiling, in addition to in vitro mechanistic studies in complex human stem cell models of disease. The position provides an exciting opportunity to work as part of a supportive and high performing team and develop skills in cutting-edge technologies, including stem cell models of neurological diseases, high content imaging and genetic screens, while contributing to the discovery of new medicines. We are looking for a proactive scientist with proven research ability and a desire to make a difference as part of an experienced, collaborative team. Extensive training will be provided for the successful applicant.

Note that this role will require occasional weekend work based on a rota system.

Key areas of responsibility :

• Generation of human neurons and glia from patient-derived iPS cells;
• Perform cell and molecular biology assays using Talisman disease models to support preclinical neuroscience R&D;
• Development and delivery of phenotypic screens in human stem cell models of neurodegenerative disease (CRISPR and small molecule);
• Contribute to continuous refinement of disease models, workflows, assays and mechanistic studies
• Core member of multiple project teams, contributing data and ideas.
• Assist with data analysis and preparation of research reports.

Essential skills and qualifications:

Essential qualifications are a minimum of a 2.1 class honours degree and PhD in the biological or physical sciences. Essential skills include hands-on skills in one or more of: cell culture, cell/molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology or neurodegeneration research. It is also desirable for the successful candidate to have knowledge of neuroscience, immunology or developmental biology and/or relevant cell-based assay experience and computational data analysis. Recent PhD graduates are encouraged to apply.

Employee benefits:

The role will be based at the Talisman research labs on the Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge. We offer excellent compensation and benefits that reflect the strong company commitment to employee wellbeing. Our benefits include a 4.5-day week for all staff to enable work-life-balance, an Employee Share Option Scheme, a non-contributory Life Assurance scheme, non-contributory BUPA Private Medical Insurance and access to a cycle-purchase scheme.Starting salary will be in the range of £33,000-£40,000, depending on experience. Should you wish to be considered, please send a CV via LinkedIn by Friday 23 rd May 2025 at 12 noon.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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