Senior Scientist II (Analytical Chemist)

Senior Scientist II Analytical Team

My client, a leading biotechnology organisation, is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist II to join their Analytical Team in Bedfordshire. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Analytical and Lab teams, responsible for driving research and development (R&D), quality control (QC), and analytical method development activities.

To be considered for this Senior Analytical Scientist position you will have a strong technical background, problem-solving ability, and experience in method validation, with an emphasis on biotechnology analytical assay development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Method Development and Validation: Lead the development and validation of analytical methods, with a primary focus on High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and ideally, experience with affinity measurement systems such as Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) or Biolayer Interferometry (BLI).
• Product Support: Support product development through QC testing and preparing necessary documentation, including Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Validation Protocols.
• Project Management: Oversee and manage multiple internal and external projects, ensuring alignment with analytical priorities and timelines.
• Data Analysis and Presentation: Regularly prepare and present technical reports.
• Collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary technical teams to drive progress on various analytical projects.

Background/Experience:

• You will be degree educated in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering or a related field.
• You will have at least 10 years experience in analytical roles.

• Familiarity with working under ISO9001, ISO13485, or similar quality standards.
• Experience with HPLC, SPR, or BLI.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

If this role aligns with your background and future career plans please apply here, or contact:

Olivia Hepworth Recruitment Consultant

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