Graduate Research Scientist (SB Drug Discovery)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Recently acquired by Sygnature Discovery, SB Drug Discovery is a leader in the delivery of high-quality cell lines and execution of robust screening assay against a broad range of molecular targets.
At SB Drug Discovery, our services, built on expertise amassed across more than 20 years of global project work, help quickly generate trustworthy data and accelerate the discovery of novel therapeutics. Known globally for our cell line generation expertise, delivering challenging target solutions and in-depth functional characterization, our focus is on providing reagents to expedite discovery research.
Due to further expansion of our company, we are seeking to recruit recently qualified life science graduates, to work within our molecular biology and cell biology departments.
Responsibilities:
- Cell Biology - Assist in the production of cell line generation.
- Electrophysiology β Assist in automated and manual electrophysiology assays.
- Supporting routine laboratory operations across all departments.
Key requirements:
- Educated to degree level in Life Science subject.
- Experience of working in a research or commercial laboratory environment will be advantageous.
- Good social, communication & organisational skills and comfortable working within a team.
- Enthusiasm, problem solving skills and the ability to analyse and interpret results.
This is a permanent position and offering a variety of benefits including:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
If you are interested in joining this successful company at this exciting time, please apply through the link including the following:
1) Your CV,
2) A covering letter,
3) confirmation of your status of eligibility to work in the UK.
Your application will be submitted through our trusted partners, Lever, although only employees of the Sygnature Discovery Group who are involved in the recruitment process will review your application and personal data.
We will be interviewing on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Careers team at careers@sygnaturediscovery.com . Please do not submit your application to this email address.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Research Scientist (SB Drug Discovery) roles across Sygnature Discovery Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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