We are seeking a confident and experienced scientist with a strong biophysics background to join a fast-growing drug discovery services company based on Milton Park in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in all aspects of both our client-focused work and collaborative discovery projects, applying quantitative and biophysical approaches to advance our drug discovery programmes.
Scientist / Senior Scientist I
Milton Park (HQ, UK)
Full-time
Permanent employee
Company/ Role Overview
Main Responsibilties
- Design, plan, execute, lead and deliver internal and client research projects
- Perform biophysics experiments to an exceptional standard
- Data analysis, interpretation and presentation (including written reports and presentations) of experiment results
- Thorough documentation of performed work in an electronic lab notebook
- Following standard operating procedures and establish or review new SOPs when required
- Providing feasibility assessments and scoping of projects in advance to aid the sales team
- Provide subject matter expertise in meetings with internal and external stakeholders to drive internal process improvements and set best practice standards
- Keep up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments
- Work well within a team to optimise processes, mentor others and learn
- Contribute ideas to technology development strategies and a culture of continual improvement
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Education to Ph.D level in biophysics, biochemistry, protein science or related fields; equivalent experience in scientific R&D
- 1-3+ years of postdoctoral / industrial drug discovery experience
- Hands-on experience and expertise in biophysics with an ability to apply quantitative biophysical methods in a drug discovery context
- Hands-on experience with all aspects of SPR method development, data acquisition and analyses using Biacore software
- Proficiency in using the Biacore 8K+ and T200 for fragments, small molecules, and biologics screening and characterization
- Proficiency in orthogonal biophysical characterisation techniques (e.g. nDSF, DLS, SEC/MALS, FIDA, GCI, MS) for molecular interactions
- Proven ability to disseminate research results e.g. in reports, presentations, posters
- Experience handling large datasets including data QC and analysis
- Experience in the use, programming and troubleshooting of robotic liquid handlers.
- Experience with recombinant protein production techniques in a drug discovery or research context
- Experience in executing assays using an automated platform including troubleshooting and method validation.
About us
Arctoris is a technology-enabled drug discovery services company headquartered in Oxford. We combine automated wet lab experimentation, proprietary analytical pipelines, and deep scientific expertise to accelerate the design and optimisation of new therapeutics. Our proprietary Ulysses® automation platform and data infrastructure enable the generation of reproducible, high-quality datasets at scale, forming the foundation for AI-driven discovery capabilities across oncology, immunology, and neurodegeneration.
We operate at the intersection of biology, robotics, and data science, building systems that transform how scientists generate and interpret experimental data. Joining Arctoris means contributing to a multidisciplinary environment where innovation in data architecture, analytical tooling, and computational pipelines directly advances the creation of life-changing medicines.
https://www.arctoris.com/