Senior Scientist - Biochemical Assay Development

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical research company in Cambridge is seeking a Biochemical Assay Scientist responsible for designing and improving assays critical to drug discovery. The ideal candidate should hold at least a BSc in Biochemistry and have proven experience with biochemical assays. The role offers competitive remuneration and excellent benefits within a dynamic environment focused on the development of therapeutics.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Min. BSc Biochemistry or related subject.
• Proven industry experience of developing and executing biochemical assays specifically with fluorescence readouts.
• Strong understanding of enzyme kinetics & binding and applying this knowledge to biochemical assay development.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and perform biochemical assays to support drug discovery projects.
• Evaluate and assimilate experimental data for drug discovery process.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive drug discovery projects.
• Maintain knowledge of scientific advancements in biochemical assays.

Job description

Job Description

We are working with a leading pharmaceutical research facility that supports drug discovery programs from Target ID through to clinical candidacy. You will be responsible for designing and improving assays that will play a key part in drug discovery programs leveraging your specialist knowledge in biochemical assays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and perform a range of biochemical assays to support drug discovery projects across hit ID, validation and lead optimisation for a variety of target classes
• Evaluate and assimilate experimental data that supports decision making in drug discovery process
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive drug discovery projects forward
• Maintain up to date knowledge of scientific advancements within the biochemical assay space with a view to implement these cutting-edge technologies at the company

The ideal candidate will have:

• Min. BSc Biochemistry or related subject
• Proven industry experience of developing and executing biochemical assays specifically with fluorescence readouts
• Strong understanding of enzyme kinetics & binding and applying this knowledge to biochemical assay development
• Excellent communication skills

In return, our client can offer a competitive remuneration package including excellent benefits and the chance to play key role in the development of therapeutics for various disease targets.

Key words: drug discovery, pharmaceutical, biochemical, enzymology, enzyme kinetics, Cambridge, London, Bedford, Oxford, Hertfordshire, VRS9102SE.

Please note that by submitting your application to VRS Ltd your details will be registered with us so that we can contact you about suitable job opportunities now and in future. You may unsubscribe at any time by emailing us directly via our website.