R&D Scientist (Analytical)

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an R&D Scientist for a 12-month contract in Slough, UK. The successful candidate will have expertise in analytical techniques including HPLC and LC-MS/MS, with responsibilities including independent experimental work and data analysis in a collaborative laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Theoretical knowledge of analytical techniques used in protein analysis.
• Experience with HPLC, electrophoresis, and LC-MS/MS methods is advantageous.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix organisational structure.

Responsibilities

• Perform experimental work independently and analyze data.
• Plan and complete tasks within deadlines.
• Liaise with other scientists for technical review.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Team collaboration

Data analysis

HPLC

LC-MS/MS

Job description

R&D Scientist (Analytical) - Biopharma - Contract (12 months) - South East, UK

Our client is a global leading biopharmaceutical organisation. At present they are seeking an R&D Scientist on a contract basis for 12 months.

The role requires theoretical knowledge of analytical techniques typically used in protein analysis and ability to perform a wide range of analytical methods based on HPLC (e.g size exclusion), electrophoresis (e.g CE SDS, icIEF). Experience with LC-MS/MS methods for Proteomics and/or Metabolomics or Lipidomics would be an advantage.

Candidates must have an outstanding attitude to learn and team collaboration skills are essential.

The position is laboratory-based and the candidate will be working in a matrix organisational structure supporting multiple projects.

Role responsibilities:

• Performing experimental work independently, analysing data and reporting results to senior team member in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Plan and complete assigned tasks within the required timeframe.
• Liaise with other scientists and project leads to close out technical review of assays.
• Interpret data against specifications and identify trends within data.
• Communicate progress and elevate challenges to Line Manager and/or Scientific or Project Lead as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Activities:

• Planning experiments/work and writing electronic lab notebook (10%)
• Analytical development or sample analysis (70%)
• Lab Maintenance /Stock taking/ordering (15%)