Background
Sygnature Discovery is a world-leading integrated drug discovery Contract Research Organisation based in the UK and Canada with its headquarters in Nottingham and additional facilities in Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Glasgow, Montreal and Quebec City. Its staff of over 1,000, which includes 900 scientists, partners with global pharma, biotech and NFP organisations.
Since 2004, Sygnature Discovery has delivered over 40 novel pre-clinical and 22 clinical compounds, with its scientists named on over 170 patents. Therapeutic areas of expertise include oncology, inflammation and immunology, neuroscience, metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, fibrotic diseases and more. To find out more, please visit www.sygnaturediscovery.com.
About SB Drug Discovery
Recently acquired by Sygnature Discovery, SB Drug Discovery is a leader in the delivery of high-quality cell lines and execution of robust cell-based assays against a broad range of molecular targets.
At SB Drug Discovery, our services, built on expertise amassed across more than 20 years of global project work, help quickly generate trustworthy data and accelerate the discovery of novel therapeutics. Known globally for our cell line generation expertise, delivering challenging target solutions and in-depth functional characterization, our focus is on working with partners to expedite discovery research.
About the role
Due to further expansion of our company, we are seeking to recruit a Research Scientist to join our screening department. This role might suit a recently qualified life science graduate, or someone with relevant experience.
The Screening team carries out high-throughput and high-content screening of large numbers of client compounds or compound libraries and is therefore a key stage in the development of novel therapeutic agents. These experiments often involve cell-based assays, so any experience of cell culture or aseptic techniques would be desirable. Working with small volumes using single-channel or multi-channel pipettes, or automated work-stations, a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Cell culture: Initiating, culturing & supplying various cell lines for screening assays.
- Screening: Performing routine screening assays within the team.
- Data analysis: Handling, analysing and interpreting results.
- Assisting in developing and optimising new assays for future projects.
- Supporting routine laboratory operations across all departments.
Key requirements:
- Educated to degree level in a Life Science subject.
- Experience of working in a research or commercial laboratory environment will be advantageous.
- Good social, communication & organisational skills and comfortable working within a team.
- Enthusiasm, problem solving skills and the ability to analyse and interpret results.
- Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and Worksheets
Benefits
Here at Sygnature Discovery, we take pride in offering an excellent training and benefits package. As a valued employee, you will be entitled to:
- 23 days annual leave (rising with service) plus 11 bank holidays, and buy/sell scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
- Sygnature Group Pension Scheme
- 1 paid volunteer day per year
- A host of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Why Sygnature Discovery
At Sygnature Discovery, we embody excellence in everything we do. From pioneering research to ground-breaking discoveries, we set the standard for scientific innovation. But it's collaboration that truly defines us. Across continents and disciplines, we unite to solve complex challenges, driven by a shared passion for improving lives worldwide.
We understand the importance of creating a work environment that empowers you to thrive. That’s why we have fostered a culture of collaboration and support, providing pathways for both professional and personal development. This includes a diverse range of bespoke training and development designed to accelerate both your personal and career growth.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, family or parental status, beliefs, nationalities and religions. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where all our colleagues feel empowered to bring their true selves to work.
If you’re interested in joining a company that places people at the heart of its business, please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be interviewing on an ongoing basis.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. Please do not submit your application to this email address.
