Biokinetics Research Scientist

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization is seeking a Senior Research Scientist specializing in plant physiology and biochemistry for a role based in Bracknell. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in experimental design and data analysis, along with a proven track record in research settings. You will be responsible for delivering data from biokinetics assays and improving assay protocols using modern technologies. This position is fully on-site with a PAYE rate of £19.46 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of research experience in relevant fields.
• Proven track record in experimental design and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality data from biokinetics assays.
• Introduce new technologies to improve assay protocols.
• Devise experimental strategies for ADME requirements.
• Communicate scientific findings effectively.

Skills

Plant physiology

Data processing and analysis

Experimental design

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

MSc and/or PhD in plant physiology or biochemistry

Tools

LCMS analysis

Job description

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Senior Research Scientist 3A – in Biokinetics

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.

• 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.