Research Scientist

Pharmaron; Rushden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-growing company as a Research Scientist, where you will engage in vital laboratory tasks for product development. This role offers the chance to work on in vivo metabolism studies, ensuring compliance with global regulations. You'll collaborate with a supportive team, develop new analytical procedures, and make a significant impact in a highly regulated environment. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, this position is perfect for those eager to advance their careers in a leading-edge scientific company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

State-of-the-art working environment

Opportunities for growth and development

Funding for training programs

Qualifications

• BSc in Chemistry or related field required.
• Experience in analytical or biochemistry lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform established analytical procedures and general lab tasks.
• Support staff and prepare samples for analysis.
• Act as Study Supervisor ensuring high standards.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

BSc (Hons) in Chemistry

BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry

BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Introduction

Research Scientist

Rushden

We are looking for:

A Research Scientist to perform a broad range of laboratory-based tasks on in vivo metabolism studies for new product development, following global regulatory requirements. This role involves executing analytical procedures, supporting study supervisors, preparing samples for analysis, and assisting in the development of new analytical procedures and study types.

At Pharmaron we offer:

• Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting!
• Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
• A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!
  
  
  

Requirements:

• BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences or related subject
• Previous experience of working in an analytical, biochemistry, or similar laboratory (desirable)
• Experience of working to GLP (desirable)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Accountable
• Dedicated
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Conscientious and meticulous in laboratory and written work
• Good time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Prioritisation and scheduling
• Willing to get involved with new ideas and initiatives
• Flexible, e.g. willingness to amend working pattern to meet study requirements, including on occasions early starts, long days or weekend working
• Commitment to self-development and learning
• A “can do” attitude
  
  
  

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Perform established analytical procedures
• Conduct general laboratory tasks
• Support other members of staff as appropriate or as directed by management
• Prepare samples for quantification, chromatography, or other analysis
• Assist in the development of new analytical procedures and study types
• Perform more complex experimental techniques, including dose preparation, dose administration, and HPLC setup and analysis
• Act as a Study Supervisor on assigned studies, ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard, including:
• Preparing dose theory calculations
• Supervising Laboratory Technicians on assigned studies
• Calculating and QC checking data for review
• Preparing experimental worksheets
• Checking for repeat analysis as appropriate
• Preparing study updates and data for communication to the client and reports
  
  
  

Our Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”.

We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.

Based in Northamptonshire, our Rushden site is a centre of excellence for Radiolabeled Sciences incorporating both Metabolism (which includes Clinical Metabolism, Pre-clinical ADME, In vitro and DDI services, Large Molecule Metabolism, Environmental Fate, Plant Metabolism and Metabolite Identification) in addition to Chemistry (which includes API and IMP manufacture). We offer our employees a supportive teamwork environment, enabling them to develop and liberate their true potential.

• We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
• We offer state of the art working environment on site.
• We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.
  
  
  

Why Should You Apply?

• This is an opportunity for you as a Chemistry professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.
• Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards.
• To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.
  
  
  

Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 21,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.