Arctoris
Scientist / Senior Scientist I
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Scientist / Senior Scientist I
Senior Scientist (Biophysics) –hire for growth
Role Overview
We are seeking a confident and experienced scientist with a strong biophysics background to join a fast-growing drug discovery services company based in Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire (Oxford region). The successful candidate will play a crucial role in both client-facing projects and collaborative discovery initiatives, applying quantitative biophysical approaches to advance our drug discovery programmes.
Main Responsibilities
- Design, plan, execute, lead, and deliver internal and client research projects
- Perform biophysics experiments to an exceptional academic standard
- Conduct in-depth data analysis, interpretation, and presentation (through written reports, presentations, posters)
- Maintain thorough electronic lab notebook documentation of all performed work
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and establish or review new SOPs as needed
- Provide project feasibility assessments to support our sales team
- Offer subject matter expertise in meetings with internal and external stakeholders, driving process improvements and setting best practice standards
- Stay updated on scientific and technical advancements relevant to the field
- Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to:
- Optimise workflows, mentor coworkers, and foster continuous learning
- Contribute forward-thinking ideas to technology development strategies
- Promote a culture of innovation and continual improvement
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Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Ph.D. to doctoral level education in biophysics, biochemistry, protein science, or related fields (or equivalent relevant R&D experience)
- 1-3+ years of postdoctoral or industrial drug discovery experience
- Hands-on experience with:
- Quantitative biophysical methods applicable to drug discovery
- Full SPR method development (data acquisition and analysis via Biacore software)
- Biacore 8K+ and T200 (fragment, small molecule, and biologics screening/ characterisation)
- Orthogonal biophysics techniques:
- nDSF (Near-UV Differential Scanning Fluorometry)
- DLS (Dynamic Light Scattering)
- SEC/MALS (Size-Exclusion Chromatography coupled with Multi-angle Light Scattering)
- PCA (assuming ‘GCI’ is a typo for Praseodymium-assisted'occasionly listed as PTC, though unclear) / FIDA buffer exchange-based mass effects
- Mass spectrometry (MS) for molecular interaction characterisation
- Proven ability to disseminate research findings via reports and oral presentations
- Experience with large datasets, incorporating data quality control (QC) and robust analysis
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Desirable (but not essential)
- Proficiency with programming and troubleshooting of robotic liquid-handling systems
- Practical knowledge of recombinant protein expression for drug discovery/research contexts
- Experience with automated assay platforms, including:
- Trouble-shooting
- Method validation
Why Join Us?
About Arctoris
Arctoris is a technology-first drug discovery services company headquartered in Oxford. We combine:
🔬 Automated wet-lab experimentation with proprietary AI analytics pipelines and deep scientific expertise to accelerate:
- Discovery of therapeutic candidates
- Optimisation of drug candidates across oncology, immunology, and neurodegeneration
● Our Ulysses® automation platform and data infrastructure enable:
- High-quality, reproducible datasets at high-volume scale
- Strong support for AI-driven discovery bottlenecks
💡 We operate at the intersection of biology, robotics, and data science, fostering multidisciplinary environments where innovations in data systems architecture, analytical pipelines, and computational tools empower the translation of experimental science into cutting-edge medicines.
Explore more: https://www.arctoris.com/
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