Analytical Scientist - Senior Scientist

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life science company is seeking a Senior Analytical Scientist to develop methodologies for cutting-edge mRNA vaccines. The role involves collaborating on projects that target critical health challenges, requiring a PhD in chemistry or related fields and proficiency in analytical techniques. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to advancing healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in chemistry or related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven expertise in bioanalytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical characterization methods for mRNA-loaded nanoparticles.
• Validate methods and write SOPs and reports.
• Present scientific results to teams and partners.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

PhD in chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

HPLC

LC/MS

Capillary Electrophoresis

UV-vis spectroscopy

Job description

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Analytical Scientist - Senior Scientist, Milton

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Client:

NeoVac

Location:

Milton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

NeoVac is building a new groundbreaking LNP platform to deliver better mRNA vaccines and treatments for various diseases. At NeoVac, we envision a world where mRNA vaccines and treatments are available to everyone and everywhere. We are applying science and technology to address some of the most serious conditions affecting humanity, including increasing antibiotic resistance, cancer, and viral illnesses. We aspire to be the leading life science company in this field.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and apply analytical characterization methods as required in the course of pharmaceutical development of mRNA-loaded nanoparticles.
• Provide regular analytical service measurements to support internal development projects for analytical methods and instrumentation, such as HPLC, Light scattering (DLS), Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), Gel Electrophoresis (GE), Western blot (WB), PCR, rt-PCR.
• Validate methods and equipment.
• Write SOPs, development reports for internal and external use, research papers, etc.
• Present scientific results to relevant teams and external partners.

Education and Experience:

• PhD or master’s degree in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field.
• Proven scientific expertise in application of analytical, bioanalytical or physicochemical methods for characterization of lipids, (bio)polymers and complex molecular systems, ideally with focus on pharmaceutical products.
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following analytical techniques: HPLC, LC/MS, Capillary Electrophoresis, Light Scattering, X-ray/neutron scattering, UV-vis spectroscopy, fluorescence
• Familiarity with chemistry and physics of colloidal systems, such as nanoparticles, emulsions, micelles, lipids, or polymers or nucleotides advantageous.
• Strong skills in applying relevant software, routines, and formalisms for data analysis and presentation of results.
• Ideally 2-4 years of relevant industry or postdoc experience, knowledge of ISO/GMP requirements.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills, strategic thinking, and ability to follow up with overarching goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines, convey processes, results, and key messages quickly and effectively.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to interact and communicate in multidisciplinary, multifunctional, and multicultural teams. Outgoing, open-minded person and able to motivate a team to go the extra mile.