Senior Scientist

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with enhanced employer"

Healthcare options

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd is recruiting a Scientist to join a leading CRO focused on drug discovery support in Protein Science, Biophysics, and Structural Biology. Based at a state-of-the-art facility, you will work on innovative projects delivering high-quality data to support client programs.

You will apply hands-on Biophysical techniques, manage projects with external clients, mentor junior scientists, and contribute to scientific decision-making within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Structural Biology or related field.
• Hands-on Biophysical techniques and Protein Production experience in a drug discovery setting.
• Experience leading scientific projects with external clients or partners.

Responsibilities

• Support Biophysics and Protein Science projects, delivering high-quality data to meet goals.
• Lead and contribute to small-to-medium client projects, managing timelines and budgets.
• Mentor and develop junior scientists, building scientific capability within the team.

Skills

Project leadership

Client collaboration

Mentoring junior scientists

Education

Degree or higher in Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Structural Biology

Tools

SPR

GCI

ITC

DLS

DSF

SEC-MALS

Protein production

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are currently looking for a Scientist to join a leading Contract Research Organisation specializing in drug discovery support within their Protein Science, Biophysics, and Structural Biology department. This exciting opportunity allows you to work on innovative projects that contribute to the development of new therapeutics, providing you with the chance to make a significant impact in the scientific community. Based at our client’s state-of-the-art facility, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality data and insights to support key client projects in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the delivery of Biophysics and Protein Science projects, ensuring high-quality data generation to meet project goals.
• Independently and collaboratively contribute to small-to-medium client projects, managing timelines and budgets effectively.
• Apply hands-on experience with techniques such as SPR, GCI, ITC, DLS, DSF, SEC-MALS, and protein production.
• Present data clearly to internal and external stakeholders, including clients, and support scientific decision-making.
• As the Scientist, you will mentor and support junior scientists, helping to develop scientific capability within the team.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• A Degree or higher level in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Structural Biology).
• Proven hands-on experience in Biophysical techniques and Protein Production within a drug discovery setting.
• Experience leading scientific projects and collaborating effectively with external clients or partners.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Competitive salary package with a comprehensive benefits scheme. Generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions, and healthcare options. Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive, inclusive environment. Exposure to cutting-edge scientific projects and the chance to work with some of the world’s leading biotech and pharmaceutical clients.

Key Words:

Biophysics / Protein Science / Structural Biology / SPR / GCI / ITC / DLS / DSF / SEC-MALS / Drug Discovery / Client Projects / Scientific Data / Mentoring / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Research

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements.