Senior Bioanalytical Scientist - 6-Month Contract, Harwell

Planet Pharma; Harwell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking an experienced Research Associate to join our Bioanalytical and Molecular Assays team at the Harwell site on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role offers hands-on lab work in a cutting-edge mRNA project and aims to deliver high-quality bioanalytical data to support development programs.

You will execute ligand binding and cell-based assay development and validation, analyze clinical samples, maintain accurate electronic lab notebook records, and ensure GLP/GCLP/GMP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field.
• Minimum of three years' experience in biotech/pharma/CRO.
• Experience with ligand binding and/or cell-based assays.
• Experience in regulated lab environments (GLP/GCLP/GMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute ligand binding and cell-based assay development and validation experiments following established protocols and study plans.
• Perform sample analysis for clinical specimens in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support assay development, validation and sample analysis activities to meet project timelines.
• Analyse experimental data and communicate results to project teams.
• Prepare and characterise reagents according to established procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation using electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Assist with SOPs, technical reports and data presentations.
• Ensure GLP, GCLP, GMP compliance and quality standards.
• Participate in routine lab maintenance, inventory, and equipment upkeep.
• Identify deviations or issues and escalate to senior scientists or management.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support departmental objectives.
• Contribute to high-quality data generation for regulated clinical testing.

Skills

Ligand binding assays

Cell-based assays

ELN / Electronic Lab Notebook

GxP compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

ELN (Electronic Lab Notebook)

GxP systems

Job description

Planet Pharma is seeking an experienced Research Associate to join our Bioanalytical and Molecular Assays team at the Harwell site on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role offers hands-on lab work in a cutting-edge mRNA project and aims to deliver high-quality bioanalytical data to support development programs.

You will execute ligand binding and cell-based assay development and validation, analyze clinical samples, maintain accurate electronic lab notebook records, and ensure GLP/GCLP/GMP