Senior Scientist - Biochemical Assay Development

We are working with a leading pharmaceutical research facility that supports drug discovery programs from Target ID through to clinical candidacy. You will be responsible for designing and improving assays that will play a key part in drug discovery programs leveraging your specialist knowledge in biochemical assays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and perform a range of biochemical assays to support drug discovery projects across hit ID, validation and lead optimisation for a variety of target classes
  
  
• Evaluate and assimilate experimental data that supports decision making in drug discovery process
  
  
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive drug discovery projects forward
  
  
• Maintain up to date knowledge of scientific advancements within the biochemical assay space with a view to implement these cutting-edge technologies at the company
  
  The ideal candidate will have:
  
  
• Min. BSc Biochemistry or related subject
  
  
• Proven industry experience of developing and executing biochemical assays specifically with fluorescence readouts
  
  
• Strong understanding of enzyme kinetics & binding and applying this knowledge to biochemical assay development
  
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
  In return, our client can offer a competitive remuneration package including excellent benefits and the chance to play key role in the development of therapeutics for various disease targets.
  
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