Principal Scientist

Overview

In this Principal Scientist role, you will lead structural biology client projects, shaping project strategy and scientific output. You will apply X-ray Crystallography and Cryo-EM to support discovery programs while mentoring colleagues in a multidisciplinary setting. The role focuses on driving scientific excellence, adopting new technologies, and advancing the service portfolio. This is an opportunity to influence how structural biology services enable innovation across the biotech and pharma landscape.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme with enhanced contributions
• Private health cash plan and wellbeing support services
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• Lead client projects in structural biology and ensure high-quality scientific output
• Provide expert input on X-ray Crystallography, Cryo-EM, and related techniques to support projects
• Mentor and develop junior scientists and colleagues
• Support introduction of new technologies and innovations to enhance capabilities
• Foster scientific excellence and collaborative work across multidisciplinary teams

Key requirements

• Degree or higher in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology
• Hands-on experience with X-ray Crystallography, Cryo-EM, and related structural biology techniques
• Experience leading scientific projects within CRO, biotech, pharma, or academic environments with external stakeholders
• Strong data interpretation skills and ability to present findings clearly

• Mentoring and people development
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Collaborative mindset and cross-functional teamwork
• X-ray Crystallography
• Cryo-EM
• structural biology techniques

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