Senior Analytical Scientist

Senior Analytical Scientist

Location – Oxfordshire

The Opportunity:

Our client is a growing Life Science company based in Oxfordshire, who are currently looking to build their R&D team with the addition of an Senior Analytical Scientist. This opportunity will be a full-time role and will support the company in developing ground-breaking approaches to vaccine delivery.

The role:

As an Analytical Scientist you will support with on-going R&D projects, proving analytical supporting pharmaceutical development of mRNA-loaded particles.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Develop and apply analytical characterisation methods
  
  
• Support with analytical method development and validation for HPLC, DLS, Gel Electrophoresis, Western Blot.
  
  
• Interpretation and presentation of Analytical data to be utilised to support R&D projects
  
  
• Update standard operating protocols (SOP’s) as required
  
  
• Perform additional QC testing and equipment calibration
  
  Suitable applicants:
  
  Our client is looking for candidates who are seeking a collaborative working environment and is able to work cross-functionally with internal teams, to achieve project success.
  
  Suitable applicants will have:
  
  
• Prior experience in the analysis and characterisation of lipids, biopolymers and/or complex molecular systems
  
  
• Experience with HPLC and LCMS, UV-Vis, FTIR, etc.
  
  
• Experience working within a GMP or ISO accredited laboratory environment
  
  
• Prior experience with nanoparticle emulsions, micelles, lipids or nucleotides would be advantageous
  
  
• Excellent communication skills and experience working cross-functionally
  
  In return, my client offers the opportunity to join a developing, small company with exposure to exciting research. A competitive salary will be offered based on experience