Research Scientist

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Charlton Morris are representing a Global Research and Development company to recruit for an experienced Research Scientist.

You will be working for a cutting-edge, fully integrated pharmaceutical R&D service platform supporting the life science industry. The company has invested in its people and facilities and established its comprehensive service offerings throughout the pharmaceutical R&D lifecycle. With operations in China, the US and the UK staffed by more than 10,000 employees, our Client has an excellent track record in delivering end-to-end R&D solutions to its partners globally and enabling them to accelerate their novel drug discovery and development process.

The Rushden site is a centre of excellence for Radiolabelled Sciences incorporating both Metabolism (which includes Clinical Metabolism, Pre-clinical ADME, In vitro and DDI services, Large Molecule Metabolism, Environmental Fate, Plant Metabolism and Metabolite Identification) in addition to Chemistry (which includes API and IMP manufacture).

The Metabolism team is the company’s global centre of excellence for drug and environmental metabolism. They partner with their clients to provide solutions in characterising a drug candidate’s ADME properties, kinetics, bioavailability and safety, as well as determining the fate of molecules in the environment and identifying the nature of residues in livestock and crops. A passionate business with a strong appetite for growth and innovation, they are proud of our achievements to date and excited for what the future brings. To continue their growth and success, they are seeking for a Research Scientist - QMS.

Purpose of Role

To perform a broad range of laboratory-based tasks on Bioanalysis studies and provide LC-MS/MS support across Metabolism for new product development based on global regulatory requirements.

• Perform the roles and responsibilities of a Laboratory Technician, demonstrating higher level of competence, to include:
• Perform established analytical procedures
• General laboratory tasks
• Support other members of staff in their work as appropriate or as directed by Management

• Prepare samples for quantification, chromatography or other analysis.
• Assist in the development of new analytical procedures/study types.
• Perform more complex experimental techniques e.g. instrument set up and maintenance, method development (with guidance as appropriate), as required.
• Act as a Study Supervisor on assigned studies, ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner to an agreed level of quality, to include:
• Supervise Laboratory Technicians on assigned study
• Calculate and QC check data for review by relevant Study Director
• Prepare experimental worksheets
• Prepare study updates and study data for communication to the client and inclusion into reports.

General Responsibilities

• Comply at all times with Health & Safety legislation and Company Safety Policies. Ensure that any defect which may affect safety at work is brought to the attention of Management.
• Comply with Good Laboratory Practice, Good Clinical Practice and/or Good Manufacturing Practice requirements whenever appropriate to the work being undertaken.
• Comply at all times with company Standard Operating Procedures unless specifically varied in the study plan.
• Comply with study plans.
• Ensure that Personal Training File is up to date at all times.
• Respect the confidentiality of information obtained in the course of duties performed and refrain from disclosing such information without written consent from management, except where disclosure is required by law or by the order of a Court.
• Record all work on the company timesheet system.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) or MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry , Biomedical Sciences or related subject

Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience of working in an analytical, biochemistry or similar laboratory
• Experience of working to GLP

Knowledge and Skills

Essential:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Attributes

Essential:

• Accountable
• Dedicated
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Conscientious and meticulous in laboratory and written work
• Good time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Prioritisation and scheduling
• Willing to get involved with new ideas and initiatives
• Flexible e.g. willingness to amend working pattern to meet study requirements including on occasions early starts, long days or weekend working
• Commitment to self-development and learning
• A “can do” attitude