Study Director - Analytical Chemistry - Environmental Ecotoxicology

HAR Labcorp Early Development Laboratories Limited; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

No weekend work

Pension & holidays

Job summary

Labcorp seeks a Study Director – Analytical Chemistry for the Environmental/Ecotoxicology team near Alconbury, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. The role involves leading studies, ensuring GLP compliance, and delivering high-quality reports within sponsor timelines.

The candidate will oversee data interpretation, report writing, and coordination with sponsors, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to department growth. Regular travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Study Director in Analytical Chemistry.
• Knowledge of GLP and regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to interpret data and write study reports.
• Experience in customer service communications.
• Proficiency in project management skills.
• Ability to conduct literature reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead the study director/PI duties for studies allocated by Management.
• Ensure study plans conform to study design and regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate with Sponsor and management to address issues affecting timelines.
• Prepare draft and final study reports reflecting raw data accurately.
• Coordinate resources and archive study data following SOPs.
• Travel as required and support training of staff.

Skills

GLP knowledge

Data interpretation

Report writing

Customer service

Project management

Literature review

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Study Director – Analytical Chemistry to join our Environmental/Ecotoxicology team at Alconbury, near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday – 37.5 hrs

Job Responsibilities

Perform the duties of a Study Director/Principal Investigator for studies allocated by Management. Ensure that Study Plans conform with the intentions of the study design agreed with the Sponsor is prepared, signed and circulated and all standard test methods meet the current requirements of specific regulatory or test guidelines. Ensure that the agreed timelines are consistent with the Sponsors needs and/or agreed company start up times. Hold study start-up meetings, to ensure all key staff are conversant with all aspects of the study and to resolve any issues before treatment is started, to prevent unnecessary use of animals where applicable. Ensure that test and control items have been suitably tested for identity, stability etc. and that all necessary technical data regarding known toxicity, hazards of the test item or related materials have been obtained from literature searches. To ensure that technical staff are aware of known hazards relating to a particular test item. Monitor the status of observations made during the study and ensure the responses are fully documented. Maintain an overview of the implication of these observations. Review all data to ensure its accuracy and that checking procedures have been observed compliant with Good Laboratory Practice and that suitable responses/actions are made following Quality Assurance Audit. Be aware of the study status, anticipate problems that may affect the schedule date, purpose or integrity of the study. Make interim decisions regarding necessary amendments, to document such changes and to agree them with the Study Sponsor. Communicate with the Sponsor and Departmental and Project Management as required with particular regard to problem areas which may affect completion date or content of the study. Inform the Sponsor of the results as soon as possible after the study completion date. Prepare draft and final reports ensuring the report is concisely and accurately written, reflects the raw data and includes all relevant information. Transfer all study data and reports to the Archive in a timely manner following the issue of the final report, in accordance with Company procedures and SOPs. Maintain computerised monitoring system for studies such that the information is up to date to enable study monitoring by their supervisors and other departments. Communicate with Ecotoxicology in the conduct of studies. Co-ordinate the supply of test vessels and equipment in conjunction with other members of staff thereby ensuring their availability for study start up. Contribute to the general management of the Analytical department in areas outside of that required as a Study Director. Travel as necessary, or to be available in-house to meet current and prospective sponsors to discuss existing and future studies. Keep up-to-date with trends in relevant analytical areas. Review specific topics as necessary so as to be able to discuss with Sponsors. Assist in the training, supervision and mentoring of technical staff and trainee Study Directors. Provide advice and support to internal and external customers relating to any study and non‑study related topics. Perform those duties of other members of staff absent due to sickness, holidays or training. Overtime may be required in response to work-load demands.

Due to the remote location of this site, there are no public transport links available.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry

Additional Job Standards

• Significant experience within a Study Director role in Analytical Chemistry
• Knowledge of GLP and regulatory guidelines
• Knowledge of data interpretation and report writing for studies
• Experience of customer service communication
• Proficiency in project management skills
• Ability to conduct literature review

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• No weekend work
• Wider benefits package including pension and generous holiday allowance

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