https://jobs.co.uk/job/protein-scientist-vrs-uk--856603cf-eb69-44c4-a589-23a266aa4877 RSS feed for Protein Scientist at VRS-UK. en-gb Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:54:46 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/protein-scientist-vrs-uk--856603cf-eb69-44c4-a589-23a266aa4877 https://jobs.co.uk/job/protein-scientist-vrs-uk--856603cf-eb69-44c4-a589-23a266aa4877 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:52:03 GMT Location: Cambridge | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Contract | Are you an experienced Protein Scientist looking to make an impact in drug discovery? We''re recruiting on behalf of a successful pharmaceutical company seeking a talented scientist to join its Molecular Sciences team. You''ll play a key role in developing recombinant protein expression and purification strategies to support structural biology, biophysics and early-stage drug discovery programmes. What you''ll be doing: Develop recombinant protein expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems Optimise protein purification using AKTA chromatography Produce high-quality proteins for structural biology and biophysical studies Support multidisciplinary drug discovery projects Collaborate with internal scientists and external partners What we''re looking for: PhD with relevant postdoctoral or industry experience Strong background in recombinant protein expression and purification Experience with chromatographic techniques and protein characterisation e.g. AKTA Experience with membrane proteins or multi-subunit protein complexes is essential Excellent communication and teamwork skills Desirable experience: Cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, NMR, SPR, ITC, mass spectrometry, TSA/DSF, ... Contract