ANALYTICAL DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST
12 MONTHS (INITIALLY)
SPEKE, LIVERPOOL
There is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic process and analytical team responsible for development of new bio-pharmaceutical and vaccine products. The bio-pharma technical development team works collaboratively with an inclusive culture to deliver innovation.
The analytical scientist role is predominantly lab based and will involve development of new analytical methods to support current microbial and cell culture projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide technical expertise and leadership for delivery of the analytical agenda within process development projects based in the development laboratories and pilot plant areas at Speke or for projects across the global network. Includes HPLC, ELISA, UV, CE-SDS techniques.
* Plan, execute and evaluate laboratory studies through hands on experimentation. Make sound technical judgements through data interpretation, knowledge and experience for project direction and delivery.
* Provide regular communications for project progress to senior technical staff and key stakeholders globally. Deliver high quality peer reviewed technical reports. Work collaboratively with other team members.
* Responsible for ensuring and driving compliance in all safety and quality aspects for process development activities. Be accountable for spend/cost control.• Drive continuous improvement activities through innovation and shared technical knowledge across the global network.
* Develop links and collaborations with external organisations for analytical development and carry out tech transfers according to project and business requirements.
Essential Skills:
* Good knowledge and understanding of protein chemistry.
* Expertise in development of new analytical methods and optimisation specifically HPLC, UV, ELISA & CE-SDS.
* Ability to operate according to Good Research Practices and produce technical documentation to high standards.
* Good understanding of potential CQAs, process and product related impurities and stability needs.
* Ability to lead, plan and execute method validations or fit for purpose studies.
To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Dion today 01382 933086 or send an up to date copy of your CV to Dion@entrustrs.com