Senior Scientist
watton hallAachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Posted December 12, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Watton Hall is an independent search and selection firm that specializes in recruiting life‑science professionals for the pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, and medical device sectors. The company delivers executive, permanent, and contract placements at the mid to senior level, partnering closely with HR teams, on‑site recruiters, RPOs, and line managers to source top talent. By combining deep industry expertise with a cost‑effective, high‑quality partnership model, Watton Hall provides tailored recruitment solutions—including interim staffing, relocation, and conference services—to meet the evolving needs of life‑science organizations.
Job Description
Design, conduct, and analyze in vitro experiments to support pre-clinical assets. Assess innovative pain targets and establish assay setups. Act as a representative for Primary Pharmacology within interdisciplinary teams.
Requirements
- PhD in in vitro pharmacology, neuroscience, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field
- at least 3 years of experience in drug discovery within an industrial environment
- Demonstrated experience in developing and utilizing cellular and biochemical assays
- Practical experience with cell culture methods
- Strong commitment to data quality and exceptional data analysis skills
- Experience in establishing screening standards and developing small molecule therapeutics
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus
- Opportunity for personal and professional development