Senior Lab Scientist – R&D & Analytical Testing

The People Co; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Co in Oxfordshire is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to join its R&D team. This hands-on role involves analytical testing, laboratory trials and product development alongside the broader team.

You will run assays, troubleshoot HPLC and support data reporting while maintaining strict SOPs and health & safety standards. A lab-focused career with ongoing skill development awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory, analytical or R&D environment.
• Experience with protein, polysaccharide and/or lipid chemistry.
• Proficient in running OPA, DH, Bradford and SDS-PAGE assays.
• HPLC troubleshooting and instrumentation experience.
• Ability to produce accurate, reliable and reproducible analytical results.
• Methodical, detail-oriented work style.

Responsibilities

• Run laboratory assays including OPA, DH, Bradford and SDS-PAGE.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot HPLC; GC/MS desirable.
• Support R&D projects, laboratory trials and new product development.
• Record, analyse and report laboratory data accurately.
• Look after laboratory equipment, analytical methods and SOPs.
• Investigate and resolve analytical and equipment issues.
• Support laboratory health & safety, COSHH documentation and risk assessments.
• Help to improve laboratory methods and processes.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Analytical chemistry

Detail oriented

Data recording

Tools

HPLC

GC/MS

SDS-PAGE

Job description

The People Co in Oxfordshire is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to join its R&D team. This hands-on role involves analytical testing, laboratory trials and product development alongside the broader team.

You will run assays, troubleshoot HPLC and support data reporting while maintaining strict SOPs and health & safety standards. A lab-focused career with ongoing skill development awaits.