Research Scientist – Platelet Biology

• Location: Nottingham NG1 1GF
• Salary: £30K–£37K (with potential flexibility for less experienced applicants)
• Type: Full-time, permanent

Make science count where it really matters

If you love being in the lab and want your work to make a tangible impact, this is a great opportunity to join a small, specialist team doing something genuinely unique. At Platelet Services, we help biotech and pharma companies understand how their new drugs affect platelets – a critical step in preventing unwanted side effects like bleeding or thrombosis. It’s niche science, but with real-world consequences. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, working on a variety of pre-clinical studies that directly influence drug development decisions.

What you’ll be doing

• Running hands-on platelet assays (aggregation, flow cytometry, plate reader work).
• Planning and executing experiments, every study is different.
• Helping keep the lab running smoothly: ordering consumables, managing samples, and supporting venipuncture work (training provided).
• Contributing to internal R&D, improving and developing new assays as the company grows.
• Analysing and interpreting data using Excel and Prism.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll spend most of your week in the lab, supported by a friendly, collaborative team who take pride in good science done well.

Who we’re looking for

• You don’t need to be a platelet expert – we’ll teach you that. What matters is that you’re:
• Curious and capable – a scientist who enjoys problem-solving and learning new techniques.
• Skilled in the lab – confident in pipetting, planning experiments, and working with precision
• Experience with platelet function or other blood-based assays (such as flow cytometry) would be an advantage.
• Flexible and positive – happy to get involved wherever needed in a small, growing company.
• Collaborative and humble – you know great science happens when people work well together.

You’ll likely have a BSc or MSc in Biomedical Science, Pharmacology, Physiology, Haematology, or a related discipline and 2–5 years’ practical lab experience, either from academia, a CRO, or a biotech environment. A PhD is welcome but not required.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £30K–£37K (with potential flexibility for less experienced applicants)
• Private health insurance
• Flexible working arrangement around lab schedules and experiments
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Training and development: venipuncture certification, assay development training, and opportunities to attend scientific conferences
• Friendly, down-to-earth environment with a strong team culture and excellent staff retention
• Modern lab facilities at BioCity, Nottingham’s innovation hub

Why Platelet Services?

We’re a small company doing big things in a specialist field, which means you’ll see the full impact of your work, not just one small part of a process. You’ll have autonomy, variety, and the space to grow your skills as we continue to expand. If you’re ready to do meaningful science in a place where people care about the details and each other, we’d love to hear from you.

To arrange an initial confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact our retained search partner Simeon at N2 Talent on 07961 226719 or email: simeonr@n2talent.com

The first stage will be an informal conversation to explore if this could be the right move for you.