Research Associate - Biology Automation

Recursionpharmaceuticals

Milton Park, United Kingdom
Base: £52,000 to £70,400; bonus/equity: annual bon...
On-site
Automated, semi-automated, and manual assays
Biochemical and cell-based assays
Fluorescence, luminescence, fret, and fp
Recursion Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Research Associate in Biology Automation to enhance their in-vitro pharmacology capabilities at their Milton Park site. The role focuses on developing and running automated assays to support drug discovery efforts, requiring a blend of technical skills in biology and automation, as well as strong communication abilities

Job Summary

  • Work on a leading-edge automation platform, helping to push laboratory automation towards autonomous science and entirely hands-free assay execution.
  • Develop and run automated, semi-automated and manual biochemical and cell-based assays, to help drive development of small molecule therapeutics with a focus on compound characterisation and the rapid identification of candidate molecules.
  • Collaborate with cross functional project teams to drive drug discovery programs forward by producing decision making data in timely manner.

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Recursion Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Research Associate in Biology Automation to enhance their in-vitro pharmacology capabilities at their Milton Park site. The role focuses on developing and running automated assays to support drug discovery efforts, requiring a blend of technical skills in biology and automation, as well as strong communication abilities.

Salary

Base: £52,000 to £70,400; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and equity compensation; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Automated, semi-automated, and manual assays
  • Biochemical and cell-based assays
  • Fluorescence, Luminescence, FRET, and FP
  • Enzyme kinetics and dose-response analysis
  • Interest in automation and robotics

Nice-to-have

  • Pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience
  • Medium or High Throughput Screening
  • In vitro assay development and optimization
  • Experience with liquid handling equipment

Key Requirements

  • BSc/HND in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related discipline
  • Practical understanding of biochemical techniques
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Flexible, adaptable, and able to work across multiple projects

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