Associate Principle/Principle Protein Scientist – Part-Time or Full-Time Option

Established in 2001, Domainex is a privately-owned, rapidly growing drug discovery services company with expertise spanning disease target expression, hit discovery, hit-to-lead identification and lead optimisation.

We have established an excellent reputation for providing high-quality and innovative drug discovery services and have an established track record of delivering preclinical drug candidates for our partners. Our clients include leading universities, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in the UK and overseas.

As a fast-growing technology company, Domainex offers a stimulating environment in which to work. Scientists are encouraged to be innovators, work collaboratively and above all to deliver high quality data and results to our customers.

Would you like to make a major contribution to the discovery of new treatments for patients by using your scientific knowledge? If so, you will want to know that Domainex has a vacancy for a permanent Protein Scientist with biochemistry and/or biophysics experience on either a part-time (3-4 days per week) or full-time (5 days per week) basis to join our growing team.

We are looking for scientists who are qualified to PhD level in biological research or are BSc/MSc graduates with several years of relevant experience within the biomedical sector. The appointee will have demonstratable experience in performing biophysical techniques, such as thermal shift, SPR, and/or microscale thermophoresis. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, a quick learner, have good problem-solving skills, and be able to work effectively in an inter-disciplinary team.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

Apply cutting edge biophysical/biochemical techniques for fragment hit identification and lead discovery for client projects
Responsibility for developing and performing biophysical assays (e.g. SPR, microscale thermophoresis, thermal shift,).
Experience in biochemical assays (e.g. HTRF, Luminescence, fluorescence polarisation) would be an advantage
Managing client projects
Prepare and present oral and written reports on research activities to internal and external audiences
Actively pursue own personal development
Maintain appropriate awareness of safety procedures, attend required safety training and adhere to laboratory safety rules as defined by the host department
Ensure that all duties are performed in accordance with organisational standards, policies and procedures

Application Instructions: 

To apply, please sending your CV, quoting reference PS1221 to recruitment2021@domainex.co.uk. Closing date for applications 31/01/2022

Application Closing Date: 
31 January 2022