Senior Electrophysiology Scientist (1-Year FTC)

Sygnature Discovery; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Sygnature Group Pension Scheme

1 paid volunteer day per year

Job summary

Sygnature Discovery in Glasgow is seeking an Electrophysiologist scientist to design, optimise and execute cell‑based ion channel assays using automated or manual electrophysiology platforms, supporting our growing discovery programmes.

You will work across a diverse client portfolio, generate high‑quality functional data, and contribute to scientific insight that shapes early drug discovery decisions on a 1-year fixed term contract.

Qualifications

• BSc in Biology or related life science field.
• Hands-on ion channel research experience.
• Experience with automated or manual electrophysiology platforms.
• Understanding of mammalian cell biology and plate-based functional assays.
• Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Apply patch-clamp electrophysiology to support assay development, hit validation and lead optimisation.
• Develop, validate and execute cell-based ion channel assays using recombinant expression systems.
• Contribute to expansion of the assay portfolio by implementing new technologies.
• Support day-to-day lab operations, including cell culture, reagent prep and equipment maintenance.
• Communicate findings through oral presentations and written reports to internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Ion channel research

Patch-clamp electrophysiology

Cell culture

Data analysis

Collaborative work

Education

BSc in Biology

Tools

Electrophysiology equipment

Job description

Sygnature Discovery in Glasgow is seeking an Electrophysiologist scientist to design, optimise and execute cell‑based ion channel assays using automated or manual electrophysiology platforms, supporting our growing discovery programmes.

You will work across a diverse client portfolio, generate high‑quality functional data, and contribute to scientific insight that shapes early drug discovery decisions on a 1-year fixed term contract.