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- Job Title: Scientist - Analytical Development
- Location: Speke, Liverpool.
- Contract: 12 months
- Salary: 17.59 p/h
- Hours: (37.5 hours)
SRG are currently working with a global pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Liverpool, looking for a Scientist to join the team.
Position Summary:
The Flu Biopharmaceutical Development (Flu-BPD) group is a multi-disciplinary scientific function providing expertise in Virology, Process Development, and Analytical Development. The team is responsible for the development of candidate vaccine virus strains for the seasonal, live attenuated, influenza vaccine (LAIV).
The Analytical Development Group is a is a dynamic function with a strong focus on science and technology, accountable for analytical development of new methodologies providing expertise in analytical biochemistry, immunology, cell culture, validation, laboratory automation and technology transfer. Core capabilities are tightly aligned with our pipeline, business strategy and enable important medicines to be manufactured, tested, and delivered to patients.
We are seeking an individual who ideally has previous experience in the development and / or troubleshooting of stability indicating assays.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform development activities for the performance of a variety of stability studies, including the setting up of required studies and the analysis of the data from these studies. This will also include the development of novel techniques for the department and / or troubleshooting existing assays.
- Contribute and function effectively in a key development project, generating high quality, accurate data to support the project
- Makes detailed observations, analyses data, and interprets results
- Present findings at internal meetings and supports the preparation of technical reports, summaries, protocols and manuscripts
- Laboratory maintenance - housekeeping self-inspections and stock control - re-order schedules and communication with key suppliers
- Laboratory documentation of results is accurate, neat and timely, to include investigations. Assist in the review and approval of laboratory documentation
Requirements / Qualifications:
- To have a minimum of science degree or equivalent in Biochemistry, Virology or other science related field
- Hands-on laboratory work experience, within a research, academia, contract testing, or biopharmaceutical setting.
- Previous experience of method development or proven experience of troubleshooting cell-based assays, ideally within a biopharma setting
- The ability to multi-task effectively, with excellent time management skills.
- Strong team player with excellent organization, record keeping, and oral/written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload in order to work to tight timelines.
- Pro-active team member, demonstrating high levels of initiative & self-motivation.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office programmes.
- Works under general supervision to meet goals and timelines.
Desirable:
- PhD in a related field
- Practical laboratory experience working with viruses.
- Knowledge of influenza virus and/or other RNA viruses.
- Knowledge of GMP, in particular manufacturing and/or laboratory practices and quality systems.
- Live viral vaccine experience.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
