Senior Scientist, Ion Channel Pharmacology & Ephys
Sygnature Discovery
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Job summary
Sygnature Discovery is seeking an experienced Principal Scientist / Associate Principal Scientist with a strong ion channel background to join our established CRO. You will provide scientific leadership across electrophysiology projects, support multiple client programmes, and drive assay development and innovation.
You will mentor scientists and contribute to business development within a growing Electrophysiology and Cellular Pharmacology group.
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in a relevant life sciences discipline.
- Significant electrophysiology experience (manual or automated patch clamp).
- Strong expertise in ion channel pharmacology and assay development.
- Proven ability to lead complex scientific projects and solve technical challenges.
- Excellent communication, presentation and client-facing skills.
- Experience mentoring or line managing scientific staff.
- Experience across GPCRs and transporter biology is advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Provide scientific leadership across electrophysiology and pharmacology projects, including study design, execution, analysis and interpretation.
- Act as a subject matter expert in ion channel pharmacology and electrophysiology to support client programmes.
- Lead assay development, optimisation, validation and troubleshooting activities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.
- Drive innovation through new technologies and workflows.
- Build strong client relationships via scientific discussions and data presentations.
- Support business development and growth of electrophysiology services.
- Mentor and develop scientists within the team, including line management.
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Job description
Sygnature Discovery is seeking an experienced Principal Scientist / Associate Principal Scientist with a strong ion channel background to join our established CRO. You will provide scientific leadership across electrophysiology projects, support multiple client programmes, and drive assay development and innovation.
You will mentor scientists and contribute to business development within a growing Electrophysiology and Cellular Pharmacology group.
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