Principal Scientist – Lead Discovery

A global biotechnology company who are a market leader in their therapeutic area are looking for a Principal Scientist – Lead Discovery to join a key team within the Biology department.

With a strong passion for science and a background in high throughput screening of molecular mechanisms and assays to optimise leads within early drug discovery, you will want to be a part of this pioneering business at the forefront of scientific innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish molecular mechanisms to drive early drug discovery initiatives from target identification through to lead optimisation
• Oversee screening assays and running high-throughput screens in particular proteins, nucleic acid and enzymes
• Working cross functionally within an international research group, providing updates and guidance on your own research and company research
• Literature review

Requirements

• Educated to a Ph.D. level
• Experience working with small molecules with a focus on targeting proteins, enzymes and RNA targets
• Background in Biochemistry in a pharmaceutical or CRO setting
• Strong in vitro assay experience
• Proven laboratory experience working in assay miniaturisation and high throughput screening
• Great knowledge of assay technologies including FRET, FP and luminescence
• Strong understanding of early drug discovery phases as well as lead finding and compound profiling
• Experience with 1536 and 384 well plate formats
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team

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