We are currently recruiting for a “Pharmaceutical” Senior Scientist in Protein Chemistry LC-MS to join a Pharmaceutical Laboratory based a commutable distance from London in Berkshire, which performs a wide range of analytical contracts for a variety of pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.
Responsibilities:
As a Senior Protein Scientist LCMS the ideal candidate will lead and perform a range of routine and investigative analyses applying their expertise in the MS analysis of proteins, peptides and PTMs, whilst working to GMP quality standards.
The role of Senior Scientist is to undertake a combined supervisory and practical role within defined business areas of the Biotech sector. They will be working in a cross functional role in the Biotech sector which spans the Pharmaceutical laboratory, DNA and Protein laboratory and others but be based in the Pharmaceutical laboratory. They will be expected to play a key role in ensuring that delegated projects are managed effectively and that the customer’s requirements and contractual agreement are fulfilled in a timely manner.
They will contribute to the pharmaceutical business through leading and growing the LC-MS protein chemistry area by application of your expert knowledge whilst working to GMP quality standards. The role will involve performing, checking, supervising and training in your area of expertise in a range of routine and specialised analyses.
Person Specification:
The ideal candidate for this Senior Protein Scientist LCMS role will be educated to degree level in a relevant scientific discipline (or equivalent) and will have an in depth understanding of protein structure-function and glycan structures. They will have demonstrable relevant laboratory experience in protein and glycoprotein analysis by MS including amino acid sequence analysis, peptide mapping, glycan characterisation and identification of other post-translational modifications. They will also have experience in discovery, development and/or structural elucidation of proteins.
Strong project management skills (including project plans, updates, flagging problems on time, etc) will be required as will a flexibility and adaptability to meet customer/business requirements. They will be well organised with the capability of working on multiple activities concurrently and will have meticulous attention to detail. Experience of working to GMP is highly desirable.
Apply now:
For more information or to apply for this Senior Protein Scientist LCMS role, please contact Jason Johal on 01438 723 500 or jjohal@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference ST22219 in all correspondence.
