Purification Scientist: LCMS & R&D Innovator

PerkinElmer, Inc.; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer, Inc. seeks a motivated scientist to join the TLS team at the GSK Stevenage campus, performing routine laboratory research including LCMS, sample prep and automation integration.

You will conduct chemical assays, analyze data with corporate tools, and report QC results while contributing to team meetings and continuous improvement in methodologies. A BSc in a relevant science is required, with hands-on lab experience.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in relevant scientific subject (e.g. Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry), 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 (i.e.: 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory research activities including 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

Analytical techniques

Preparative techniques

Experiment setup

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Team player

Education

BSc in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

PerkinElmer, Inc. seeks a motivated scientist to join the TLS team at the GSK Stevenage campus, performing routine laboratory research including LCMS, sample prep and automation integration.

You will conduct chemical assays, analyze data with corporate tools, and report QC results while contributing to team meetings and continuous improvement in methodologies. A BSc in a relevant science is required, with hands-on lab experience.