Location:
Northern Ireland
Salary:
Closing Date:
8 September 2026
`Almac Discovery is a research driven drug discovery company based in the heart of the medical and life sciences campus at Queen`s University Belfast. The Company is unique in the field of small biotech`s in having access to both small molecule and protein/peptide-based approaches and is focussed on two key platform areas (Deubiquitinases and protein-drug conjugates) which exploit these modalities. The team is located in state-of-the-art facilities on the Queen`s University Belfast life sciences
`Almac Discovery is a research driven drug discovery company based in the heart of the medical and life sciences campus at Queen`s University Belfast. The Company is unique in the field of small biotech`s in having access to both small molecule and protein/peptide-based approaches and is focussed on two key platform areas (Deubiquitinases and protein-drug conjugates) which exploit these modalities. The team is located in state-of-the-art facilities on the Queen`s University Belfast life sciences Show more
Skills and attributesBiology Scientist
(maternity cover - fixed term 12 months)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday, flexible working hirs
Ref No: HRJOB11789
Business Unit: Almac Discovery
Location: Belfast
Open To: Internal & External Candidates
The Role
An exciting position is now available at our Belfast site to help further our drug discovery efforts.
In this role, you will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality biochemical and cell-based assay data to support small molecule and biologic drug discovery programmes. You will lead the development, optimisation, validation and execution of innovative in vitro assays, while independently performing experiments, analysing results and communicating scientific conclusions.
Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will identify and resolve technical challenges, maintain accurate experimental records within discovery informatics systems, and contribute critical scientific insights to advance medicinal chemistry and drug discovery projects.
(significant, relevant work experience & a BSc in a relevant discipline may be considered in lieu of PhD).
Reward
A competitive salary and excellent benefits package are available, including generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and the opportunity to work in a role that directly supports patient safety and the advancement of clinical research.
Closing Date
We will no longer be accepting applications after Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 17:00
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE
Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
Almac Discovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you have a disability we will try our best to make reasonable adjustments to remove any barriers to this post in the application / interview process due to a disability.
Closing in: 7 days
