Protein Characterisation – Senior Scientist

We have an exciting opportunity available as a Senior Scientist at a novel biotechnology company based in the Oxford area. This is a fantastic role for a scientist looking for a more diverse and challenging role in protein characterisation where they will have the opportunity to get involved in a wide rage of techniques/equipment covering early research right through to late stage clinical. The Senior Scientist will also be encouraged to develop line managerial skills and get involved in publications.

Responsibilities

• Develop Characterisation methods for the company product rage including peptide mapping (LC-MS and MS) and intact mass analysis methods
• Design and conduct biochemical characterisation, chemical stability and compatibility studies of biologics and drug products
• Support drug substance and drug product impurity characterisation and identification
• Perform protein sequence and post translational modification identification including glycosylation analysis
• Write study protocols and reports
• Independently test and increasingly lead lines of investigation to propose new experiments based on emerging data and other information.
• Share knowledge with the wider team and across departments representing the department both internally and externally.
• Act as a mentor or manager to other colleagues especially with new hires. (Optional)
• Provide technical guidance to others within the team on effective use of equipment and recommend acquisition of new equipment when relevant.
• Communicate and present research findings at meetings with colleagues, senior management and partners

Requirements

• Experience with HPLC based peptide mapping methods and mass spectrometric characterisation of recombinant proteins or antibodies
• Experience of glycosylation analysis of recombinant proteins or antibodies
• PHD, MSc or BSc education

Following your application Simon Trebilcock, a specialist Scientific Recruiter with over 7 years’ experience recruiting in the field will discuss the opportunity with you in detail. He will be more than happy to answer any questions relating to the pharmaceutical industry and the potential for your career growth. The conversation can also progress further to discussing other opportunities which are also available right now or will be imminently becoming available.

This position has been highly popular, and it is likely that it will close prematurely. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please click ‘apply’ or contact Simon Trebilcock for any further information

Email -  strebilcock@planet-pharma.co.uk

Telephone - +44 (0) 203 868 1001 .