Analytical Scientist
- Stevenage, Hertfordshire (GBR)
- £15 - £18.13 Per Day
- 12 Months
- Start date: 09 Jan 23
- Ref: GSK0JP00097491
- chemistry
- analytical testing
- testing
- validation
- drug product
- gmp
- pharmaceutical
- nmr
- calibration
- biochemistry
Analytical Scientist
Contract: 12 months
Location: Stevenage
PAYE pay rate: 15.00 per hour
We are currently recruiting an Analytical Scientist, to be based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK. This role will see you developing and performing analysis and running analytical methods using principally solid-state NMR spectroscopy, and solution NMR spectroscopy, for GMP and non-GMP testing of drug substance and drug product.
The successful candidate will be involved with a diverse range of activities including:
• Perform analytical testing, particularly using NMR spectroscopy (primarily solid-state NMR), of drug substance and drug product using established and investigational analytical methods.
• Preparation and management of samples (powder, tablets, etc) and instruments for NMR analysis.
• Perform and manage calibration/maintenance tests of solid-state NMR instruments.
• Own and manage analytical testing through the lifecycle from product development to marketing.
• Support the development of analytical methods for testing drug substance and drug product during product development
• Own and manage interactions with third parties (contractors, suppliers, testing laboratories, academic and industry groups), e.g. communication, data/information flow, shipment of materials etc.
Qualifications:
• BSc in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, or related scientific discipline (training provided for post grads)
• Experience in analytical method development/validation for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical products
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work across multiple projects in parallel
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated excellence in technical writing skills
• Demonstrable ability to work in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural teams
• Demonstrable ability to work independently and influence others
• Demonstrated ability to work to high standards of quality and safety
