LC-MS Scientist

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment firm is seeking an LC-MS Associate Scientist to join a dynamic analytics team focused on developing next-generation monoclonal antibody therapeutics. This role involves optimising LC-MS methods and establishing a robust analytical service to support therapeutic characterisation. If you have a passion for advancing biologics and possess strong LC-MS experience, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to impactful projects in a forward-thinking environment. Join a team that values collaboration and scientific excellence, and take the next step in your scientific career.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in LC-MS analysis of biologics.
• Strong understanding of assay development and CQA analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise LC-MS assays for mAb characterisation.
• Set up and maintain a routine LC-MS service, including team training.

Skills

LC-MS Analysis

Assay Development

Problem-Solving Skills

Documentation Skills

Education

BSc in Biochemistry

MSc in Molecular Biology

Tools

Waters BioAccord

Benchling

Job description

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Associate Director at Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability

We're hiring for an LC-MS Associate Scientist to join an innovative analytics team driving the development of next-generation monoclonal antibody therapeutics. If you have experience with LC-MS and a passion for advancing biologics, this could be a great opportunity to apply your skills in a forward-thinking environment.

The Role:

You’ll develop and optimise LC-MS methods (e.g., intact mass and N-released glycosylation analysis) and help establish a robust routine analytical service. Your work will support key characterisation of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and integrate closely with upstream development teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimise LC-MS assays for mAb characterisation
• Set up and maintain a routine LC-MS service, including team training
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and ensure data quality
• Standardise analysis templates compatible with ELNs and ML integration
• Collaborate across scientific teams to ensure alignment
• Contribute to SOPs, lab upkeep, and internal presentations

What We're Looking For:

• BSc or MSc in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry, or similar
• 3+ years’ hands-on experience in LC-MS analysis of biologics
• Strong understanding of assay development and CQA analysis
• Excellent documentation and problem-solving skills

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with Waters BioAccord and Benchling
• Exposure to high-throughput pipelines and broader mAb analytics (e.g., ELISA, qPCR)
• Familiarity with ICH guidelines and QbD principles

Location: Oxford

Interested in learning more?

If you have strong LC-MS experience and want to work on impactful biologics projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to explore the next step in your scientific career.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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