Technical Expert - Bioanalytical

Intertek; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global testing and certification company is seeking a Technical Expert in Bioanalysis to manage projects and engage with clients. The role requires over 10 years of LC-MS/MS Bioanalysis experience, with a focus on method validation and regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include producing quality reports, liaising across teams, and facilitating client interactions. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary/benefits

Career development opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in LC-MS/MS Bioanalysis in the industry.
• Strong experience in creating methods independently.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for Bioanalysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical progress of projects.
• Engage with customers to win business.
• Produce high-quality reports.

Skills

LC-MS/MS Bioanalysis

Method Validation

GxP Standards

Communication Skills

Project Management

Business Development

Education

Scientific background

Job description

The role of Technical Expert Bioanalysis will require you to work alongside the Project Management and Business Development teams. You will hold accountability for overseeing the technical progress of a project or study whilst liaising with key members both within the Laboratory and across the wider business.

Responsibilities

• Utilise technical mastery of Bioanalysis for a variety of small and large molecules utilising LC‑MC/MS, able to communicate confidently at any required level with clients and Intertek colleagues.
• Work to Bioanalytical Method Validation in accordance with ICH M10 guidance and its application to pharmacokinetic analysis (PK) of small and large molecules.
• Ensure work is done to GxP regulatory laboratory standards, in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Produce high quality reports that differentiate us from other labs.
• Engage in enthusiastic interaction with customers from a broad range of industries, ability to win business for Bioanalytical studies, and other technical areas.
• Generate and edit excellent multi‑technique reports.
• Define complex projects from nebulous customer requirements, diverse drug modalities and sample types, supporting the business development team to win business.
• Manage and report complex projects, drawing on findings from several techniques to solve customer problems.
• Monitor and develop staff, where appropriate.

As the Technical Expert Bioanalysis, you will act as a Key Account holder for both existing and developing clients. You will have excellent communications skills and the ability to converse succinctly with key stakeholders, providing them with accurate information and progress reports on a consistent basis.

Qualifications

• Scientific background and knowledge which includes both broad and specialist ability within LC‑MS/MS Bioanalysis. Significant working practice (at least 10 years) of LC‑MS/MS Bioanalysis within Industry, which can confidently demonstrate the implementation of your knowledge and skills to a standard appropriate for a centre of excellence.
• Strong experience of creating methods from scratch without the need for support or guidance across multiple projects.
• Having the ability to recognise the positive and negative impacts of utilising particular methods with a view to providing the best solution to the Client.
• Ensuring that all processes are aligned to the needs of the Client and fit with the schedule of works.
• Strong working knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industry with excellent commercial understanding and natural business acumen which can be translated to understanding both internal and external factors, provide accurate timelines for projects or studies and costings that are both profitable and aligned to Client requirements.
• Experience working alongside the Business Development and Marketing Teams, supporting with the business strategy, increasing the activity pipeline through recommendation of services which fit with our Client offering of end‑to‑end service.
• Full understanding or experience of the regulatory requirements or "Good Working Practices" which apply to the Bioanalysis of pharmaceuticals.
• Experience working with the Bioanalytical sector, working with a variety of molecules including new drug modalities across a range of different matrices.
• Knowledge and application of safety procedures, laboratory performance standards, handling chemicals, COSHH, SHE and enforcement of safety and quality systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.