Analytical Scientist

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Job title: Analytical Scientist

Location: Stevenage

Contract: 12- Month FTC

Pay rate: Competitive

SRG are looking for an analytical scientist to work with a global pharmaceutical company, to characterise proprietary molecules using a range of chromatography- and spectroscopy-based methods. The successful candidate will characterise large panels of protein-based lead molecules, either monoclonal antibodies or more complex formats such as bispecifics, perform the data analysis and interpretation, record the outcomes in electronic lab notebooks and communicate these to project teams.

We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued, and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.

Responsibilities:

Plan, design, and execute experiments to characterise proteins using biophysical methods, such as SEC, DLS and DSF
Communicate experimental outcomes to non-experts on multi-disciplinary project teams
Keep high quality electronic lab notebooks

Basic Qualifications:

PhD or equivalent experience in chemical or biological sciences.
Demonstrated, hands-on experience characterising proteins using biophysical methods
Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

Experience in working with automated liquid handlers
Familiarity with antibody drug discovery processes
Experience characterising protein-protein interactions using surface plasmon resonance

This position would suit a recent PhD graduate or someone with a B.Sc. and several years of lab experience

To apply, please click the link or send your CV

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

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