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Senior Analytical Scientist

Oxford
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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

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