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Principal Scientist - Biophysics (12m FTC)
Stem Recruitment
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Location
Edinburgh
Posted
June 11, 2026
Commute
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Job Description
STEM Recruitment is seeking a Principal Scientist with experience of Biophysics for a role based in Edinburgh. You will lead Drug Discovery projects, providing scientific leadership and applying expertise across various biophysical techniques such as SPR, GCI, ITC, DLS, DSF, and SEC-MALS. Your responsibilities include managing projects from initial client discussions to successful delivery, generating high-quality data, contributing to business proposals, and mentoring junior team members. The role requires a strong background in Pharmaceutical or related scientific fields, with extensive experience applying biophysical techniques in Drug Discovery settings, and preferably some experience in Protein Science or Structural Biology.
* Degree in a relevant field plus PhD or equivalent experience
* Proven success leading scientific, client-facing projects
* Experience across a broad range of biophysical techniques, including SPR, GCI, ITC, DLS, DSF, and SEC-MALS.<...
* Degree in a relevant field plus PhD or equivalent experience
* Proven success leading scientific, client-facing projects
* Experience across a broad range of biophysical techniques, including SPR, GCI, ITC, DLS, DSF, and SEC-MALS.<...