Senior Scientist - Computational Chemistry

BioAscent; Newhouse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative drug discovery company as a Senior Scientist in Computational Chemistry. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse team, applying your expertise in computational techniques to aid in the development of groundbreaking medicines. You'll collaborate closely with clients and colleagues, tackling challenges in drug design and contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of healthcare. With a commitment to work-life balance and career development, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Pension

Life Insurance

Relocation Allowance

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in computational chemistry or related field required.
• Experience in drug design within Pharma or Biotech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply computational chemistry skills in drug discovery projects.
• Collaborate with teams to solve complex scientific problems.

Skills

Computational Chemistry

Data Analysis

Python

Machine Learning

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

UNIX/Linux

Education

Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry

Relevant Experience in Drug Design

Tools

ICM Pro

MOE

Schrödinger

Dotmatics Vortex

Knime

Job description

Senior Scientist - Computational Chemistry

Senior Scientist - Computational Chemistry

Direct message the job poster from BioAscent

£Competitive + attractive benefits and possible relocation allowance

Permanent, full time

Discover a better future

Are you an experienced computational chemist looking to further develop your career within a highly respected, people-orientated drug discovery company, whilst having a flexible work-life balance situated in Scotland's beautiful and diverse culture?

Here at BioAscent, we’re rapidly growing ourIn Silico Discoveryteam. We’re growing because we’re passionate about science, and our customers like who we are and what we do.

The role:

Working with innovative research companies from pharma and biotech to academic organisations from across the globe, you’ll apply your computational chemistry/data analysis skills at the cutting edge of scientific research to help our customers discover innovative medicines.

You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team of talented scientists with projects that are varied. You’ll collaborate and help solve challenging problems with our customers, from hit identification through to preclinical and clinical candidates across all biological target classes and major therapeutic indications.

Working within smaller integrated teams, you’ll have a higher level of involvement on customer projects and opportunities to meet and collaborate with the customer.

Our growth brings with it the opportunity to learn and develop, and we foster an environment where you can flourish and further your career. Beyond performing computational tasks, this position provides a pathway for motivated individuals to lead projects and participate in shaping commercial strategies.

About you

You should have a sound knowledge of general modelling programmes (such as ICM Pro, MOE, and Schrödinger) and computational techniques, data visualization (e.g., Dotmatics Vortex) and pipelining tools (e.g., Knime) used in an industry-standard drug discovery setting.

Skills and experience:

• Ph.D. in computational chemistry, cheminformatics, or a related field
• Relevant experience in a drug design environment (e.g., Pharma, CRO, Biotech, Drug Discovery Unit) is required, and applications are encouraged from candidates with a range of experience levels
• Demonstrated skills in the application of computer-assisted drug design using modelling and computational software
• Experience in structure-based and ligand-based methodologies
• Machine learning is a plus
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with medicinal chemists, biologists, and other members of cross-functional project teams
• Good knowledge of at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python)
• Good knowledge of UNIX/Linux, queueing systems and cloud computing solutions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, team-oriented environment
• Maintain and develop working knowledge of state-of-the-art computational chemistry methods and their application to drug design
• Basic knowledge of medicinal chemistry preferred

What we offer:

Our most valuable asset is our people, and we are committed to providing a supportive and collaborative environment within BioAscent. As a key member of the In Silico team, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your own career as part of our Career Engagement Review process. This can include both on-site initiatives, such as continuous learning and bespoke training through recognised external experts and programmes.

In addition, we offer a highly competitive salary, which is reviewed annually, pension, life insurance, flexible working hours and a possible relocation allowance.

Who we are:

Founded in 2013, BioAscent is a highly respected, successful, and award-winning provider of integrated drug discovery CRO services based in state-of-the-art laboratories at BioCity Glasgow in Newhouse, Scotland. Our integrated drug discovery services include de novo assay development, compound screening, medicinal and synthetic chemistry, computational chemistry, and compound management.

BioAscent has undergone a period of sustained growth and now employs a team of over seventy. To find out why people choose to join and stay with BioAscent, please visit ourCareers Page.

Quality of life:

Great science, team and laboratory environment are a given at BioAscent, but for work-life balance, being based in Scotland is hard to beat. Situated a short distance between Glasgow and Edinburgh, and easy access to the beauty of Scottish lochs, islands, and mountains, we have the best of both worlds.

If you’re looking for a new role where you’ll work with a highly experienced team of chemists, a place where you’ll feel appreciated within an all-inclusive environment, offering opportunities to develop your career but also maintain a great work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and covering letter via the 'Apply' link below.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Closing date is 30thMay with interviews planned for soon after, so we encourage you to apply early.

Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to work in the UK, as this role does not extend sponsorship.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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