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Biological Characterisation Project Lead...

CK Group
Slough
6 days ago
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Job Description

CK Group are recruiting for a Biological Characterisation Project Lead, to join a global pharmaceutical company, on a contract basis initially for 12 months.

Salary:
£28.53 PAYE or £38.84 Umbrella, with flexibility to go higher for more experienced candidates.

Biological Characterisation Project Lead Role:

  • The position is within the Characterisation and Material Sciences (CMS) department who are responsible for the characterization of molecules/materials.
  • The focus is comprehensive detailed characterisation of proteins by techniques such as mass spectrometry, AUC and higher order structural techniques.
  • Activities will include study design, leading CQA assessments, authoring and reviewing protocols and reports, documentation management including risk assessments, resourcing and presentation of data to a wider team at project meetings.
  • Will require collaboration with characterization, formulation and DP scientists, analytical method development and stability, upstream and downstream sciences, devices, statistical, regulatory and quality assurance colleagues.
  • The role is primarily for an early phase project, but there is scope to support other later phase projects.

    Your Background:

  • Experience of project representation in the characterization area and a strong understanding of protein chemistry.
  • Experienced in Mass Spectrometry and NMR.
  • A biological degree or equivalent Life Science degree.
  • Experience in antibody discovery desirable.
  • Project Management experience essential.

    Company:
    Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology now and into the future.

    Location:
    This role is based at our client’s site in Slough.

    Apply:
    It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 145 487 in all correspondence.

    Please note:
    This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

    If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news.

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