Principal Scientist – Structural Biology in Edinburgh

Concept Life Sciences seeks a Principal Scientist in Structural Biology to help drive the growth and scientific excellence of our Protein Biochemistry & Structural Biology service line. In this senior, laboratory‑based role, you will use your deep expertise in X‑ray Crystallography, Cryo‑EM and structural biology to deliver high‑quality client projects, shape our service offering, and mentor colleagues. Your work will directly support the discovery and development programmes of our clients, while advancing the capabilities of our Structural Biology team.

What you will be doing:

• As a Principal Scientist, you will lead client projects, ensuring high‑quality delivery and strong scientific direction.
• You’ll work closely with colleagues across the PBSB team, contributing expert insight in X‑ray Crystallography, Cryo‑EM and structural biology techniques.
• You will mentor scientists, support training, and help introduce new technologies that enhance our capabilities.
• Your leadership, communication and hands‑on expertise will ensure projects run smoothly, safely and to the highest scientific standards.

About you:

• You will bring deep expertise in Structural Biology, with significant hands‑on experience in X‑ray Crystallography and Cryo‑EM.
• You will have experience leading client or collaborative scientific projects, demonstrating sound decision‑making, strong communication and high scientific standards.
• You will be confident mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge and supporting the development of junior scientists.
• You will be comfortable working in a CRO, biotech, pharma or academic environment and understand the expectations of external stakeholders.
• You will have strong data interpretation skills and the ability to present scientific results clearly to clients and internal teams.
• You will hold a PhD in industrial Structural Biology and bring a track record of achieving successful scientific outcomes.

What you will get:

• In addition to a competitive salary, we provide generous holiday entitlement, a pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions, a health cash plan covering a range of therapy treatments, a cycle to work scheme, a retail discount scheme, death in service benefit, a discretionary bonus scheme, and free on-site parking.
• You’ll also have access to our BHN Extras platform, offering cashback, discounts, and tech/home purchases via salary sacrifice.
• Colleague wellbeing is important to us, we offer 24/7 virtual GP access, emotional support services, and a comprehensive wellbeing hub.
• We’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture and provide a range of learning and development opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally.

About Concept Life Sciences:

Concept Life Sciences is a multi-disciplined Contract Research Organisation based in the UK providing market-leading scientific services globally. Over the past 25 years, Concept Life Sciences and its heritage companies have played a pivotal role in guiding numerous clients along their path to clinical success and many of these clients have evolved into enduring scientific collaborators.

From our 4 sites across the UK, we provide world-leading expertise to the pharmaceutical, biotech, agrochemical, and material science industries. We have clients across Europe, Asia, and the US, who value our knowledge-based, science-led, and customer-focused approach.