Senior Scientist
watton hallAachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Posted January 5, 2026
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
We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our team in Aachen, Germany. The successful candidate will design, conduct, and analyze in vitro experiments, assess innovative pain targets, and engage in hands-on work within our biology laboratories.
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
- Experience in developing and utilizing relevant cellular and biochemical assays
- Practical experience with cell culture methods involving cell lines, primary cells, and/or induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) derived models
- Expert knowledge of relevant software tools and regression models
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus
- Opportunity for personal and professional development