Senior Scientist

Waters; Morley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty measurement company in Morley seeks a Senior Scientist for its Forensic and Toxicology team. Responsibilities include developing LC-MS workflow solutions and supporting clinical studies. Ideal candidates have experience in method development and a degree in life sciences. The role offers flexible work, 25 days holiday, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days' holidays

Employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Private medical

Qualifications

• Experience in LC-MS/MS method development for small and large molecules.
• Proven experience in experimental design and method validation.
• Experience in forensic or clinical toxicology applications is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop LC-MS workflow solutions for toxicology screening.
• Transfer clinical diagnostic assays to Assay Development team.
• Support forensic applications and present scientific content.

Skills

Creative problem-solving skills

Design of Experiments

Statistical analysis

Excellent organization skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or related life sciences

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Business Unit provides globally recognised scientific leadership in the area of clinical and toxicology. We use that understanding to direct the development of innovative products and solutions to be workflow-based, enabling our customers to tackle critical analytical challenges and advance scientific understanding. A Senior Scientist in the Forensic and Toxicology team, Clinical Business Unit, is responsible for providing scientific contributions that impact projects, to position Waters as the leading speciality measurement company. This involves crafting new science, technologies, methods, and practices, and involves the generation and presentation of scientific content using Water's product portfolio to support business activities and new product development.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust LC‑MS workflow solutions for use in toxicology screening and clinical toxicology research application areas in accordance with processes and procedures.
• Ensure flawless transfer of robust LC‑MS clinical diagnostic assays to the Assay Development team for the execution of design control activities.
• Support forensic screening applications, including the use of RADIAN ASAP technology and workflows for the analysis of seized drugs.
• Develop marketing collateral and scientific posters.
• Evaluate new instrumentation, software, and consumables.
• Support the transfer of knowledge for applications, hardware, software, and consumables to internal and external partners.
• Present scientific work at conferences and Waters' internal and external meetings.
• Travel up to 10% of time to present work at scientific conferences, Waters events, and visiting customer sites.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level or higher in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related life sciences.
• Shwon experience in LC‑MS/MS method development for the analysis and quantification of small and large molecules from biological matrices.
• Proven technical experience in experimental design, method validation (FDA or EMA Bioanalytical method Validation and/or CLSI guidelines), and data evaluation.
• Experience in forensic or clinical toxicology applications and statistical analysis would be an advantage.
• Experience in working with GLP and QMS.

Proficiencies

• Creative problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in the Design of Experiments and statistical analysis.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal.

Benefits

In addition to salary, we work flexibly and provide 25 days' holidays, excellent family‑friendly benefits such as attractive employer pension contribution, life assurance, income protection and private medical. With Waters, there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute.

EEO Statement

Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.