Senior Scientist, Protein Science & Biophysics Lead

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Health plans

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Senior Scientist / Associate Principal Scientist – Biophysics & Protein Science to join a leading biopharmaceutical support organisation in the UK. You will deliver high-quality biophysical data and support drug discovery projects.

You will lead client projects, work independently and with teams, mentor junior scientists, and help develop capabilities across biophysics and protein production, using SPR, ITC, DLS, DSF and SEC-MALS.

Qualifications

• A Degree or higher level in a relevant scientific field.
• Proven experience across biophysical techniques and protein production.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead scientific projects.
• Strong communication skills with client interactions and data presentation.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Biophysics and Protein Science projects, generating data and insights.
• Lead small-to-medium client projects ensuring they meet quality, timeline, and budget expectations.
• Apply hands-on expertise in biophysical techniques and protein production for drug discovery targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients, presenting data clearly and building relationships.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to capability development.

Skills

Biophysics techniques

Protein Science

Data presentation

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant scientific field

Tools

SPR

GCI

ITC

DLS

DSF

SEC-MALS

Protein production

Job description

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Senior Scientist / Associate Principal Scientist – Biophysics & Protein Science to join a leading biopharmaceutical support organisation in the UK. You will deliver high-quality biophysical data and support drug discovery projects.

You will lead client projects, work independently and with teams, mentor junior scientists, and help develop capabilities across biophysics and protein production, using SPR, ITC, DLS, DSF and SEC-MALS.