Lab Support Scientist

Talent Works; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global biotechnology company is seeking a support scientist to join their dynamic R&D team in Oxford. This role involves hands-on support across various scientific groups, ensuring efficient lab operations and contributing to groundbreaking research in transformative medicines. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing lab inventory, preparing solutions for experiments, and executing analytical methods with precision. If you are passionate about science and eager to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or closely related subject required.
• GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab inventory and equipment calibration.
• Prepare solutions and mobile phases for experiments.
• Run routine HPLC/UPLC analysis and log samples.

Skills

HPLC

GC

Analytical Methods

Experimental Execution

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemistry

GCSE in Maths and English

Job description

This is a 12 month contract, with an immediate start. The role will be based at our R&D site in Milton Park, Oxfordshire.

Looking for opportunities with purpose, impact and possibilities? Our client, Vertex, is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. As they grow their pipeline at pace, they are strengthening their reputation for creating transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.


Position Overview:
We are seeking to recruit a support scientist to work across the Formulation, Analytical and Process Chemistry groups. The successful candidate will provide hands on practical support to scientists in the three teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lab Organisation:To own the Inventory management systems, daily equipment calibration and stocking of essential lab consumables.

• Solution Preparation:Prepare mobile phases for chromatography applications and routinely prepare solutions/mobile phases from a list, following familiar procedures. Prepare simulated fluids, buffers, and vehicles from provided instructions to support preclinical studies.

• Chemical Management:Transport chemicals on-site, purchase and restock a variety of chemicals, solvents, and consumable items. Place chemical orders for all functions and manage comprehensive and robust inventory.

• Relationship Building:Build relationships and communicate with supporting site groups (e.g., Safety, Facilities) to enable the job role.

• Equipment Maintenance:Host engineer visits, become knowledgeable about parts and maintenance for laboratory equipment, place orders for parts and services, maintain stock levels for frequently required parts, and replace failed items. Maintain instrument documentation, including after engineer visits, for traceability purposes.

• Routine Analysis:Run routine HPLC/UPLC analysis and carry out own experiments and instrument analyses where directed following a period of training and development. Log-in analytical samples

Essential Attributes:

• Experimental Execution:Execute and support experiments with a high degree of reliability and accurately document work in electronic laboratory notebook

• Analytical Methods:Execute analytical methods on multiple analytical instruments (e.g., (U)HPLC, GC, KF, NMR, DSC, TGA) to support experimentation.

• Communication Skills:Use developed interpersonal skills to communicate technical/scientific information and leverage inputs from key partner groups.

• Team Collaboration:Successfully collaborate within an interdisciplinary scientific team environment comprised of organic chemists, formulators, and analytical chemists.

• Documentation:Maintain accurate and complete laboratory notebooks capturing protocols, results, and observations.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemistry or closely related subject

• GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English

Vertex is partnering with Talent Works to manage their international temporary job openings. If you are successful in your application, you will be employed by Talent Works to work on a temporary assignment at Vertex.