At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Drug Discovery projects and apply biophysical techniques to generate high-quality data.
- Company: Leading scientific organisation in Edinburgh with a commitment to innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, enhanced pension, health cash plan, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with excellent career growth opportunities and supportive leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in drug discovery while mentoring the next generation of scientists.
- Qualifications: PhD or equivalent experience in relevant fields and proven success in client-facing projects.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
STEM Recruitment is seeking a Principal Scientist with experience of Biophysics for a role based in Edinburgh. You will lead Drug Discovery projects, providing scientific leadership and applying expertise across various biophysical techniques such as SPR, GCI, ITC, DLS, DSF, and SEC-MALS. Your responsibilities include managing projects from initial client discussions to successful delivery, generating high-quality data, contributing to business proposals, and mentoring junior team members. The role requires a strong background in Pharmaceutical or related scientific fields, with extensive experience applying biophysical techniques in Drug Discovery settings, and preferably some experience in Protein Science or Structural Biology.
- Degree in a relevant field plus PhD or equivalent experience
- Proven success leading scientific, client-facing projects
- Experience across a broad range of biophysical techniques, including SPR, GCI, ITC, DLS, DSF, and SEC-MALS
- Background in CRO, biotech, pharma, or academia
- Supportive leadership and mentoring skills
Benefits include a competitive salary, enhanced pension scheme, health cash plan, holiday entitlement, and various wellbeing and development programmes. You will also benefit from our inclusive culture, flexible benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a leading scientific organisation committed to innovation and excellence.
Principal Scientist - Biophysics (12m FTC) in Edinburgh employer: STEM Recruitment
Stem Recruitment is an exceptional employer located in Bathgate, Scotland, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology clients, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about microelectronics and project management.
