Senior Scientist II - LCMS/MS

Synexa Life Sciences; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Scientist II to oversee laboratory activities aligned with GxP guidelines. The role includes leading assay development and validation, managing samples for pre-clinical and clinical studies, and ensuring high-quality documentation and training. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in a natural science or equivalent experience, alongside strong knowledge of ligand binding techniques and GxP principles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ relevant experience in a laboratory setting.
• Strong knowledge of GxP principles, including GLP, GCP, GMP, and GCLP.
• Fluent in English for high-quality documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory staff and ensure compliance with GxP guidelines.
• Develop and validate bioanalytical assays for studies.
• Manage sample analysis and project documentation.

Skills

Ligand binding techniques

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Master’s degree in natural science

Job description

Job Purpose:

The Senior Scientist II leads study-specific laboratory activities in compliance with GxP guidelines, overseeing assay development, validation, and sample analysis for pre-clinical, clinical, and batch characterization studies. This role includes scientific consultation, project management, documentation, training, and contributing to revenue targets through efficient resource planning and client-focused execution.

Main areas of responsibility:

• Lead study specific laboratory staff and ensure compliance with GxP and latest guidelines.
• Develop, validate, and apply bioanalytical and immunological assays for pre-clinical, clinical studies, and drug batch characterization as Study Lead, Responsible Scientist (RS) or Principal Investigator (PI).
• Study specific consultation, capacity management, reagent planning, inventory, troubleshooting, and training.
• Conduct and manage sample analysis, validation and method development studies.
• Draft and review project documents (e.g., lab manuals, validation plans, sample analysis reports), ensuring high-quality reporting and client communication.
• Lead studies, manage pre- and post-contract phases (change order management, reagent plans, protocols, quotes), and support revenue generation.
• Maintain ERP timesheets and unit logging, provide training, and contribute to achieving monthly revenue targets.
  
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in a natural science or 5+ years’ relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of ligand binding techniques (e.g., immunoassays) and GxP principles (GLP, GCP, GMP, GCLP).
• Accurate record-keeping, communication and documentation skills in English.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CV/RESUME IS SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH.