Cellular Pharmacology Scientist

At Sygnature Discovery, we create exceptional scientific outcomes. For our customers, who bring life-changing medicines to patients; and for our people, who help make this possible.

We’re 700+ scientists from over 50 countries, working as one across Europe and North America. With no competing internal programs, we offer total confidentiality and commitment.

Over the past 20 years, we’ve earned a track record of real impact: 60+ advanced candidates, 250 patents filed, 200+ active projects. Over 90% of our customers choose to stay with us – from biotechs racing to clinic to pharma companies that need specialised expertise for targeted challenges.

Our Electrophysiology and Cellular Pharmacology department plays a crucial role in supporting drug discovery programmes focused on ion channels, GPCRs and transporters for biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients worldwide.

The team is expanding and they're looking for a Cellular Pharmacology Scientist to help in supporting internal and client projects. You will work alongside a team of experienced scientists and will learn to evaluate and discovery potential new drugs for a broad range of projects, molecular targets and therapeutic indications.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a variety of pipelines and diverse programmes, tackling scientific challenges and bringing innovation to help move medicines closer to patients.

• Support projects by developing professional interpersonal relationships within the team, working with others to meet team objectives, and providing practical help and assistance to others as appropriate.
• Design and execute experiments with/without supervision, under relevant instruction to meet approved timelines and objectives.
• Analyse, interpret and communicate the outcome of experiments to the project leader and/or team.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, plate-plans and worksheets.
• Contribute to publications and/or be part of presentations at external meetings.
• Develop experience and independence with scientific skills relevant to project assignment e.g. tissue culture, cell-based assays, screening, electrophysiology and principles of assay development.

• BSc/MSc in a relevant Scientific discipline.
• Industrial placement experience gained within a pharmaceutical company, Biotech, or CRO would be advantageous however not essential.
• Knowledge and experience of practical laboratory techniques. Any cell culture and/or electrophysiology experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work well within a team.

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Sygnature Group Pension Scheme
• 1 paid volunteer day per year