Principal Scientist - Bioanalysis (Quantitative Mass Spectroscopy

Job Introduction

We are looking for:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Specialist in Quantitative Mass Spectroscopy to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your deep expertise in quantitative LC-MS/MS to lead the development, validation, and troubleshooting of analytical methods for regulated bioanalysis. You will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of our analytical processes, supporting a wide range of studies across the department. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge scientific work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, where your technical leadership will directly impact the success of our projects and the advancement of our capabilities.

At Pharmaron we offer:

• Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting!
• Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
• A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!
  
  
  

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Perform complex method development on large and small molecules.
• Provide analytical trouble shooting support across the department, as required.
• Responsible for technical training (writing and review of training materials) and maintenance of laboratory work standards in their area.
• Mentor new Technical Specialists and other senior laboratory staff.
• Perform routine sample analysis, as required.
• Review data obtained and prepare study updates and study data for discussion internally and for communication to the client.
• Effectively communicate with clients regarding study progress and address client comments.
• Identify new technologies, which could be of significant benefit to the group, improving capability or reducing operational costs.
• Lead process improvement/new service development projects in their specialist area
• Act as an interface with contract service support provider for LC-MS/MS, calling engineers and managing instrument break-downs to ensure minimum instrument down-time.
• Maintain and write SOPs, as required.
• As a recognised expert in Bioanalysis increase the profile of the department externally through playing an active role in expert groups, networking and publications improvement/new service offering initiatives to the Metabolism leadership team.
• Review proposals ensuring all costs are included and revenue recognition milestones are clear.
• Actively participate in and where necessary lead client facility visits.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• PhD, MSc or BSc (Hons) in Chemistry or related subject
• Many years’ experience of regulated small and large molecule bioanalysis including method development and validation of LC-MS methods and trouble shooting in a CRO or Pharmaceutical Company.
• Extensive experience of using quantitative Mass Spectrometers e.g. Sciex 6500
• Recognised expert in Bioanalysis with deep knowledge of the of development and validation of quantitative LC-MS methods
• Proficient in the use of relevant software e.g. Analyst and Watson
• Thorough understanding of the regulated bioanalysis guidelines
• Scientific data interpretation, reporting and presentation skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present scientific