Postdoctoral Researcher

Fastnet; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastnet in Dublin seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join a new biopharmaceutical research group. The role will develop analytical methods to assess virus potency during reformulation and process optimization, and support efforts to develop predictive stability.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in biopharmaceutics or virology (or related discipline) with at least two years of postdoctoral or industry experience in biopharmaceutical formulation of live vaccines, plus a proven

Qualifications

• PhD required in biopharmaceutics or virology or related discipline.
• Postdoctoral/industry experience in biopharmaceutical formulation of live vaccines (min. 2 years).
• Proven publication record and/or experience in a commercial environment.
• Experience with thermostability or biopharmaceutical analysis of complex products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a defined research program under supervision to high standards of integrity and safety.
• Design and execute research activities.
• Maintain lab safety protocols and data integrity.
• Carry out administrative and management tasks for the research.
• Prepare and present reports for external stakeholders.
• Mentor and support early career researchers and assistants.
• Collaborate with external partners to ensure progress.
• Develop grant proposal experience and submit applications.
• Engage in training to develop transferable skills and reputation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Report writing

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Grant writing

Education

PhD in biopharmaceutics or virology (or related discipline)

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and innovative Postdoctoral Researcher to join a new research group with our biopharmaceutical research client in Dublin. The primary focus for this researcher is to develop new analytical methods to assess virus potency during reformulation and process optimization studies and they will support efforts to develop predictive stability

The successful candidate will have a background in the biopharmaceutical analsyis, ideally of complex products such as virus vaccines, with an ability to work to a high standard.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader to the highest standards of research integrity and health and safety.
• Assume a role in the design as well as the execution of this research.
• Maintain laboratory safety protocols, data integrity practices, and electronic notebook compliance.
• Carry out relevant administrative and management work associated with this research.
• Prepare and present relevant reports for external stakeholders.
• Provide day-to-day advice, support, mentoring, and assistance to early career researchers and research assistants in the research group
• Collaborate with external partners to ensure efficient progress on the project.
• Develop experience in submitting grant proposals.
• Engage in appropriate training and development opportunities to develop own transferable skills, career and reputation.

Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in biopharmaceutics or a PhD in virology or a strictly relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of postdoctoral or industry experience with a strong track record in biopharmaceutical formulation of live vaccines.
• A track record in publishing previous research and/or have experience of working in a commercial environment.
• Proven competence and experience of carrying out research in the relevant research speciality.
• Relevant technical experience in biopharmaceutical analysis of complex products and ideally, of virus vaccines, related to thermostability.
• Demonstrable achievements in delivering results.
• Ability to interact with stakeholders from a range of disciplines.
• An ability to work independently to a tight schedule
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proven record of initiative and motivation.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.