Senior Industrial Liaison Scientist MX

About Us

Diamond Light Source is the UKs national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research and development across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth and environmental sciences.

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for a Senior Industrial Liaison Scientist to join our Industrial Liaison team.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in macromolecular crystallography to real-world projects that directly impact human health and drug development. You will work closely with industrial clients, supporting a wide range of activities including crystallisation, diffraction data collection, structure determination, and fragment screening campaigns.

We are looking for a motivated and service-oriented scientist with a strong background in MX and drug discovery. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality scientific consultancy and experimental support to our industrial partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultancy to industrial users in macromolecular crystallography, including the design and execution of fragment screening experiments.
• Manage full-service projects, including sample handling, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Support industrial users during beamline experiments, acting as a local contact.
• Contribute to business development by presenting at conferences, participating in client meetings, and promoting our services.

About You

You will hold a Degree in Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biophysics, or a related field and a PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant area.

As well as having:

• Strong expertise in macromolecular crystallography.
• Proven laboratory and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience working with synchrotron MX beamlines.
• Experience with crystallographic fragment screening.

Ideally you will have a background in a commercial or industrial setting but not essential.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The closing date for applications is 20th July 2025, however, we encourage early applications as some candidates may be interviewed before this date.

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