Expert Pharma Biophysical Scientist

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to support the life sciences industry with specialized laboratory services delivered by professional scientists—advancing research, fostering collaboration, and accelerating innovation with quality and a commitment to excellence.  We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.

Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay (with relocation bonus as needed), attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.) and an exciting work environment.  We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:

• Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
• Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
• Good: We act ethically and morally.
• Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.
• Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
• Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.
  

We currently have a role available for an Expert Pharma Biophysical Scientist.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Characterizing protein-ligand and protein-protein interactions by a variety of methods including, but not limited to the following: Intact protein mass spectrometry, fluorescence spectroscopy, SPR (SPR experience required).
• Biophysically characterizing protein samples destined for multiple workflows.
• Using proprietary biophysical tools to interrogate protein ligand interactions to triage or advance compound series.
• Developing assays and utilizing SPR (e.g. Biacore 8K or similar models to routinely determine binding kinetics.
• Designing and obtaining SPR-based mechanism of action studies to characterize binders.
• Executing SPR to drive Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) and target potency.
  • Exposure to Biacore 8K or 1S systems preferred.

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

• MS in Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field with 3-5 years of pharma laboratory experience outside of academia. 
  • PhD with 0-3 years of industrial lab/post-doc experience will also be considered.
• Thorough understanding of the theory of above-mentioned techniques. 
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Works well both within a team and as an individual.
• Demonstration of excellent team player and collaboration skills, very strong attention to detail, very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions.
• The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.

This is a day shift position (approx. 8a-5p local time).

Cogent Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic.

Additionally, if you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

This job posting will close by 6/1/2026 or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.