Senior Lab Research Scientist — Lead Methods & Team

Mars; Waltham on the Wolds; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Mars Petcare is seeking a Senior Laboratory Research Scientist to provide expert guidance, operational oversight and day-to-day leadership for a small team within the WPSI research program. You will collaborate with the Research team to drive product innovation and develop robust analytical methods.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a relevant field and have hands-on experience with HPLC, flow cytometry, ELISA and other common lab techniques, with a focus on high-quality data and safe, compliant

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline with substantial field experience.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instruments and techniques relevant to the field (HPLC, flow cytometry, Western blot, ELISA, microscopy).
• Experience maintaining and validating primary cell lines and multi-omics validation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and day-to-day management for their designated laboratory area.
• Line manage up to 3 Laboratory Research Scientists and foster a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, validate and implement analytical methods.
• Oversee operational aspects including coordination of third-party contractors for equipment maintenance.
• Ensure all activities comply with Mars policies and promote safety, quality and compliance.
• Maintain accurate records using ELN and data management systems.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing within the team and wider WPSI research community.

Skills

Team leadership

Laboratory expertise

Data management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Biochemistry/Immunology/Cell biology/Molecular biology

Tools

HPLC

Flow cytometry

Western blot

ELISA

ELN (Electronic Lab Notebooks)

Job description

Mars Petcare is seeking a Senior Laboratory Research Scientist to provide expert guidance, operational oversight and day-to-day leadership for a small team within the WPSI research program. You will collaborate with the Research team to drive product innovation and develop robust analytical methods.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a relevant field and have hands-on experience with HPLC, flow cytometry, ELISA and other common lab techniques, with a focus on high-quality data and safe, compliant