Biokinetics Research Scientist

ZipRecruiter; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform seeks a Senior Research Scientist 3A in Biokinetics. The role involves delivering high-quality data from assays, introducing new technologies, and effectively communicating scientific findings. Ideal candidates should have an MSc/PhD in plant physiology or biochemistry and at least 2 years of research experience. This is a fully on-site, 2-year contract position in Bracknell, with a PAYE rate of £19.46 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of research experience in a relevant setting.
• Proven track record in experimental design and troubleshooting.
• Ability to influence others through scientific knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality data from biokinetics assays.
• Propose improvements to assay protocols using automation.
• Effectively communicate scientific findings within the group.

Skills

Experimental design

Data processing and analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

MSc and/or PhD in plant physiology or biochemistry

Tools

LCMS analysis

Job description

Job Description

Senior Research Scientist 3A – in Biokinetics

Start date: Asap

Contract duration: 2-year contract – possible extension after

Location: Bracknell, fully on-site

PAYE rate: £19.46 per hour

About this opportunity:

We are looking for a Senior Research Scientist who specialises in plant physiology and/or plant biochemistry, and who has proven experience in a research setting to join the Bioperformance group within Bioscience in Crop protection. The group conducts research on the ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Elimination) behaviour of active ingredients (AI) within target and non-target species, enabling understanding of critical performance characteristics such as selectivity, resistance and translation to the field. If successful, as part of the Herbicide Biokinetics team, you would work on the optimisation and deployment of assays using LCMS analysis.

Role purpose:

• Assume responsibility for delivering high quality data to herbicide research projects that you have generated from biokinetics assays. Analyse data, feedback results, contribute scientific advice and propose appropriate follow up studies. Troubleshoot where necessary.

• Using own expertise introduce new technologies and devise improvements to assay protocols to generate operational efficiencies using automation and digital tools.

• Devise and develop new capabilities/experimental strategies to support the ADME-related requirements of projects and programs. Independently design and perform experiments to evaluate the robustness and validity of the biokinetics assays

• Effectively communicate scientific findings and resulting implications within the group and to cross-disciplinary projects.

To be successful in this role, we believe you will need:

• Essential: MSc and/or PhD in plant physiology, in plant biochemistry or related degree.

• Essential: 2+ years of research experience, either in a relevant professional or academic setting.

• Essential: Proven track record in experimental design and troubleshooting.

• Essential: Excellent data processing and analysis skills

• Essential: Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels within the organisation.

• Essential: Record of working with and influencing others through your scientific knowledge and experience.

• Essential: Willingness to deepen scientific knowledge and understanding of the broader crop protection industry

• Desirable: Experience of analysing small molecules using LCMS.

• Desirable: an interest in applying data that you have generated in predictive modelling.