Senior Analytical Scientist

SRG
Oxford
1 week ago
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Senior Analytical Scientist Oxford Salary - £40,000Temporary contract (6 months minimum)Hours - 37.5 hours per week PermanentSRG is working with a specialist researcher in the biotech sector who are hiring for a new senior analytical scientist. Initially the job would just be for a 6-month period but has a good chance of going permanent. The role would suit someone with a strong method development background with LC-MS and HPLC, ideally with small molecules. Applications are encouraged from people who have recently finished a PhD or have equivalent industry experience.Role DescriptionAnalytical method development with LC-MS for small moleculesCommunicating and collaborating with a team of chemists and biologists to generate analytical dataEnsuring compliance and adherence to health and safety guidelinesCalibrating and maintaining laboratory equipmentBuilding an external network and collaborating with CRO's to meet project deadlinesRequirementsPhD in analytical chemistry or equivalent industry experience in an analytical laboratoryRecent experience in method development with chromatographic techniques such as LC-MS and HPLC.An understanding of maintaining and troubleshooting analytical equipment would be advantageousAble to commute to the Oxford area, preferably by car as the site can be difficult to get toFull right to work in the UK If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on (phone number removed) If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.Keywords: LC-MS, HPLC, analytical chemistry, contract research, small molecule, method developmentCarbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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