AMS Scientist – Clinical Mass Spectrometry

Pharmaron; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaron in Hoddesdon is expanding its Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) Laboratory and recruiting a Scientist to join the new team. You will assist in preparation and analysis of samples from clinical AMS-enabled studies, including mass balance, metabolite profiling and IVPK.

This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-growing, highly technical field of clinical analysis, with training and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• PhD/MSc/BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics or related subject.
• Experience working in a GxP laboratory setting.
• Experience with sample processing and analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC).
• Experience with 14C-labelled materials and 14C-detection methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to present findings.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of analytical techniques used in AMS-enabled clinical studies through hands-on training.
• Perform duties of a Scientist, including instrument use and data QC.
• Prepare samples for AMS analysis and analyse by LSC under supervision.
• Maintain instrumentation and contribute to study data packages.
• Collaborate with the AMS team to meet project milestones and communicate results.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Effective collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Physics

MSc in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Physics

BSc (Hons) in Chemistry or related

Tools

HPLC

LSC

Sample preparation instrumentation

AMS instrumentation

Job description

Pharmaron in Hoddesdon is expanding its Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) Laboratory and recruiting a Scientist to join the new team. You will assist in preparation and analysis of samples from clinical AMS-enabled studies, including mass balance, metabolite profiling and IVPK.

This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-growing, highly technical field of clinical analysis, with training and collaboration across teams.