Job Description

About UseBIC for Industry is an established facility offering cryo electron microscopy (cryoEM) services to the global pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Working closely with our academic colleagues at the UK National Centre for cryo-EM (eBIC), this facility provides access to state-of-the-art microscopes, world-class expertise, and integration with the broader life science opportunities at Diamond. eBIC for Industry has developed a strong reputation in training and derisking the adoption of cryo-EM by biotech and CRO clients, helping them rapidly deliver results in drug discovery and bio-medicine projects, and we continue to build on these offerings year on year.Diamond Light Source is the UKxe2x80x99s national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research and development across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth and environmental sciences.About the RoleWe now have an opportunity for an Industrial Liaison Scientist to apply your cryo-EM knowledge to an array of projects with real-world impact on human health and great importance to the drug discovery business. Our team supports clients with a wide range of cryo-EM experience; from those first evaluating cryo-EM capabilities to those routinely applying the technique in their discovery pipelines. Dedicated Glacios and Krios G3i microscopes along with a full suite of preparation facilities and computing resources are at our disposal to drive client projects towards the atomic resolution insights they seek.About YouYou will have an appropriate first degree or equivalent qualification, as well as passionate and experienced microscopist capable of contributing to the entire single-particle experiment from grid preparation to data analysis and model building. An understanding of structure-guided drug design and experience with protein production are also key to being able to consult effectively in this role. As this is a client-facing position you will need excellent communication skills and a professional service-focused outlook, along with project management and multitasking skills.You will also have experience in the following areas:

• Operation of transmission electron microscopes especially for structural biology applications.
• Biological sample preparation and data collection for single particle electron cryo-microscopy experiments.
• Windows/Linux/Unix.
• Image processing for biological 3D EM.

BenefitsDiamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.To ApplyPlease use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.The initial closing date for applications is 27th April 2025, however applications will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis until this vacancy is filled.Business AreaProfessional/SupportFull Time Salaryxc2xa340,306 to xc2xa344,292 (Discretionary range to xc2xa350,936)Post TypeFull time / PermanentClosing Date27/04/2025

Diamond Light Source