Senior Scientist

TN United Kingdom; Saffron Walden; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering organization with 25 years of expertise in antibody discovery as a Senior Scientist. In this dynamic role, you will lead VHH discovery projects, design and execute experiments, and collaborate with partners to deliver high-quality data. Your contributions will shape the future of biopharmaceutical advancements, working alongside leading experts in a supportive environment. Enjoy a flexible work arrangement, generous annual leave, and access to on-site amenities while making a significant impact in the field of life sciences.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Workplace pension with 8% employer contribution

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Professional development opportunities

Access to on-site amenities including gym and restaurant

Flexibility to work from home

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences or equivalent experience in antibody discovery.
• Experience in wet-lab experimental design and execution.

Responsibilities

• Deliver VHH discovery projects for diverse applications.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments in protein-protein interaction.
• Share expertise with junior staff and contribute to lab meetings.

Skills

Wet-lab experimental design

Protein-protein interaction

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Tools

Computational tools for data analysis

Molecular biology techniques

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Your Newpany
You will be joining a pioneering organisation with 25 years of expertise in discovering small-format VHH antibodies and developing them into drugs in partnership with innovative biopharmaceutical companies. Based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, this organisation offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you will have the opportunity to work with leading experts and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in antibody discovery.

Your New Role
As a Senior Scientist in the Alliances team, you will play a crucial role in delivering VHH discovery projects for our partners. Your responsibilities include mining libraries to discover optimal lead panels, interpreting client goals, guiding research, designing and executing experiments, and interpreting results to deliver high-quality data and antibodies. You will communicate directly with partners, present your work, and develop storytelling capabilities to turn data into case studies. Additionally, you will share your expertise with junior staff, contribute to SOPs, risk assessments, and project management tools, and model appropriate H&S compliance.

Main Responsibilities

1. Discovery Projects: Deliver VHH discovery projects for diverse applications, including medicines and diagnostics tools.
2. Experimental Design: Design, execute, and interpret wet-lab experiments in protein-protein interaction.
3. Collaboration: Share expertise with junior staff, contribute to lab meetings, and identify pragmatic solutions.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Education: PhD in Life Sciences or equivalent experience, ideally in antibody discovery or CRO environment.
• Experience: Wet-lab experimental design and execution in protein-protein interaction.
• Skills: Focused, good organisational skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication skills.
• Desirable: Experience with phage display or CIS Display, antibody binding/function assays, DNA/amino acid sequence analysis, molecular biology work, protein expression and analysis, and data analysis using computational tools.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexibility: Option to work some days from home.
• Benefits: Workplace pension with 8% employer contribution, life insurance, private medical insurance, health and wellbeing resources, professional development opportunities, and access to on-site amenities including a restaurant, golf course, gym, and exercise classes.
• Opportunities: Contribute to cutting-edge technologies and work with leaders in the field.
• Environment: Work in a beautiful landscape with green, open parkland grounds.

What You Need to Do Now

If you are interested in this role, please click ‘apply now’ to send an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact us directly at [phone] for a confidential discussion about your career options. If this job isn’t quite right but you are seeking a new position, feel free to reach out for guidance on your next career move.

Keywords: Senior Scientist, antibody discovery, VHH antibodies, protein-protein interaction, phage display, CIS Display, biopharma, CRO.