Senior Scientist

Senior Scientist - Global Pharmaceutical company

Contract: 12 months contract

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Salary: Competitive

Working pattern: onsite

SRG are working with a global pharmaceutical company to help them find a Senior scientist to join their busy team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic scientist with relevant industrial experience.

In this role you will assist in the validation of bespoke immunoassays for soluble biomarker endpoints in support of early stage clinical trials. You will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality large molecule bioanalytical assay data to study teams for early stage clinical studies (e.g. enabling and FTiH). We are looking for a team member who is keen to further their career in immunoassay analysis alongside complimentary automation techniques.

A key responsibility of the position involves working with human biological samples and so Hepatitis B vaccination is required, along with evidence of titre, prior to the commencement of work.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Conduct analysis of human biological samples using immunoassays whilst being fully compliant with GCP regulatory requirements
• Holding yourself accountable for delivering high quality bioanalytical results & managing timelines
• Build effective relationships with the various supported groups within and outside the department
• Work as part of the team to ensure day-to-day laboratory responsibilities are met (reviewing study plans/reports, QC checking colleagues work, safety inspections, instrument maintenance etc)
• Partner with external companies and institutes to deliver laboratory solutions
• Drive innovation and actively contribute to process improvements (scientific, regulatory/quality)

Candidate Requirements:

• Graduate degree in biology, biochemistry or pharmacology
• Experience running Bioanalytical or Biomarker assays, preferably in a GxP regulated environment, with a focus on good record keeping and data integrity
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, communicate recommendations clearly and enjoy working within a team
• Ability to present both written and oral communications to R&D stakeholders
• Understanding of regulatory aspects of human biological sample management, Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Experience in the method development and validation of immunoassays using one or more of the following; Gyrolab, MSD, Simoa, SMCxPRO or ELISpot
• Experience of interacting with LabQA/regulatory inspectors
• Experience in tailoring bespoke biomarker assay validations to the context of use for the data
• Experience with automated liquid handling platforms (e.g. Labcyte Echo, SPT Labtech DragonFly, Agilent BRAVO, Hamilton STAR)
• Experience using Thermo Watson LIMS

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.