Purification Scientist – LC-MS & Biotech R&D

PerkinElmer; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Purification Scientist to join the TLS team at a GSK Stevenage customer site. You will perform LCMS-based purification, analytical assays, and data reporting while operating in a fast-paced R&D environment at the Stevenage campus.

The role requires a strong foundation in chemistry with hands-on lab experience, familiarity with analytical techniques, and the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in relevant scientific subject, with relevant laboratory experience.
• Working familiarity with different analytical and preparative techniques.
• Medium and high complexity experiment set-up, execution, and processing for reaction development and parallel array chemistries.
• Understanding of standard software packages (Microsoft Office)
• Highly motivated and independent, yet able to work well in a group setting.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality, consistent results in a timely fashion.
• Ability to meet timelines successfully with the utmost attention to detail while setting high performance standards.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data.
• Ability to execute new and established methods and protocols.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory research activities including but not limited to Liquid Chromatography (LCMS), sample preparation and utilisation of sample handling automation.
• Perform various chemical assays as determined by the specific departmental work project or package and using both manual and automated techniques.
• Analysis and reporting of data using corporate tools; application of QC rules to show acceptability.
• Track performance metrics & communicate issues, suggest improvements to current methodology, supporting evaluation of new technologies where applicable.
• Be an active member of the scientific teams – contribute at team meetings by presenting data and looking for opportunities for innovation.
• Comply to Health and Safety procedures for own well-being and quality of product.
• Actively seek opportunities to develop the service by discussion with the team leader and customer or by the sharing of best practice with other groups.
• Assist with the preparation of SOPs, Risk Assessments and best practice guides.
• Act as an ambassador for TLS and promote PerkinElmer’s core values.
• Operate to approved quality standards.
• Work independently and flexibly depending on team priorities and set realistic work schedules to support requirements.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager or project team leader.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Education

BSc in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

LCMS

Sample handling automation

Microsoft Office

Job description

PerkinElmer is seeking a Purification Scientist to join the TLS team at a GSK Stevenage customer site. You will perform LCMS-based purification, analytical assays, and data reporting while operating in a fast-paced R&D environment at the Stevenage campus.

The role requires a strong foundation in chemistry with hands-on lab experience, familiarity with analytical techniques, and the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team.