Graduate Screening Scientist

at  Sygnature Discovery Limited

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.

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

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.