Senior Scientist (In-vitro)

taylorollinson Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading collaborative drug discovery company is seeking a qualified professional to join their receptor pharmacology team in Nottingham. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience in performing in vitro biochemical and cell-based assays, along with relevant molecular biology skills. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 and the opportunity to support diverse client projects in cutting-edge drug discovery programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of industry/CRO experience performing in vitro biochemical or cell-based assays.
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques like cell culture, PCR, western blotting, and flow cytometry.
• Existing UK work eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Designing and performing in vitro biochemical and cell-based assays.
• Providing high-quality data to support drug discovery projects.
• Managing experiments and training junior team members.
• Working closely with clients to solve complex research problems.
• Contributing to research publications.

Skills

In vitro biochemical assays

Cell-based assays

Molecular biology techniques

GPCR pharmacology

Pharmacology laboratory techniques

Education

PhD or BSc/MSc in receptor pharmacology

Job description

Salary – £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on interview performance & experience)

Full Time, Permanent Role

Do you have hands-on experience designing and running in vitro biochemical and cell-based assays within industry or a CRO? Do you have prior experience meeting experimental deadlines set by clients?

We have an exciting opportunity to join a drug discovery company in Nottingham, focused on receptor pharmacology. You will be supporting diverse client projects in cutting-edge drug discovery programs.

Applicants must have current UK work eligibility.

The Role

As a member of the receptor pharmacology team, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and performing in vitro biochemical and cell-based assays,
• Providing high-quality data to support drug discovery projects,
• Managing experiments and training junior team members,
• Working closely with clients and the team to solve complex research problems,
• Contributing to research publications and presenting findings at scientific meetings.

Current / Recent Experience Required:

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• At least 2 years of industry / CRO experience performing in vitro biochemical or cell-based assays (essential).
• Hands-on experience with in vitro molecular biology techniques – such as cell culture, PCR, western blotting, and flow cytometry (essential).
• Expertise in GPCR pharmacology (desirable).
• PhD or BSc / MSc in receptor pharmacology (desirable).
• Expertise in pharmacology laboratory techniques, including binding assays, SPR assays, radioligand binding, reporter gene assays (desirable).

Profile Required:

• Existing UK work eligibility (essential).
• Happy to commute / relocate to Nottingham (essential).

The Package

Our client, a leading collaborative drug discovery company, offers a competitive salary and benefits package. This full-time role provides the opportunity to join a growing organization at the forefront of receptor pharmacology.

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