Senior Research Scientist, Primary Pharmacology (18-month FTC)

• Develop cell-based and biochemical assays to help drive development of small molecule therapeutics with a focus on compound characterisation and the rapid identification of candidate molecules.
• Implement latest scientific developments and evaluate new technologies.
• Collaborate with cross functional project teams to drive drug discovery programs forward by producing decision making data in timely manner.
• Engage in continual learning and development, gaining exposure to multiple scientific disciplines and the drug discovery process, from initial target identification through to candidate selection.

Your work will change lives, including your own, by advancing the future of medicine through drug discovery and development that radically improves lives.

• BSc/MSc/Ph.D. in Oncology, Biology, Pharmacology, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
• Proficiency in sterile techniques and cell culture.
• Expertise in in vitro assay development and optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with cell and plate-based assays (e.g., proliferation, cell binding, target engagement, cytokine release, tumour killing).
• Practical knowledge of a wide range of assay technologies (e.g., FRET, flow cytometry, imaging).
• Experience in small molecule high-throughput screening, including dose-response relationship analysis.
• Ability to work in a highly dynamic, fast-paced cross-functional environment.

No specific compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned beyond the company values and employee experience.

Recursion is a clinical stage TechBio company leading the space by decoding biology to radically improve lives, using its Recursion OS platform and sophisticated machine-learning algorithms to advance the future of medicine.