Research Scientist (Analytical Development)
Role: Full-time, permanent
Location: North Harrow, West London
Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits
- *We cannot offer visa / sponsorship for this role**
The Role:
The Research Scientist will join an existing, high performing team, in a fast paced, busy lab. Method development and analysis of therapeutic biological products for the purposes of product characterisation and Process Development support in Accord Biopharma research and development to enable commercial release of Biosimilars into the market to ensure patients have access to high quality medicines at the point of need.
- Execute method development, qualification and analytical method transfer activities for Monoclonal antibodies and proteins.
- Perform a range of analytical methods to support Process Development and Characterisation which may include Chromatography (HPLC, UPLC), Spectroscopy (UV-Vis, CD, Fluorescence, FTIR), capillary-based (cIEF, CE-SDS) and Mass Spectrometry.
- Complete and review laboratory documentation accurately (Logbooks, SOP, Protocols, reports).
- Report and present results to appropriate audiences (e.g., data summaries, reports).
- Take ownership and perform troubleshooting of relevant equipment operation, calibration report and maintenance etc.
- Perform routine calibrations and contribute to routine lab maintenance and stock checking of consumables, media/reagents whenever required.
- Support in the preparation of MOAs, SOPs, risk assessments and COSHH
- Having good understanding of GxP and support EHS activities within ADL team, prepare risk assessments and COSHH.
The Person:
- Ph.D, Masters or Bachelors degree in a relevant field, with proven experience in Analytical Methods and lab based role.
- Excellent scientific understanding of quality attributes for biopharmaceuticals, biosimilars and proteins.
- Excellent understanding of good laboratory practice (GLP) and documentation.
- Team player who can interact well within the team to ensure that project goals are met on time.
- Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English), confident working with colleagues of all seniority levels and able to navigate cultural differences with ease.
- Good IT and data analysis skills, including use of Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Good understanding of therapeutic antibody / protein quality attributes.
- Lab maintenance as per GLP
- Method development and validation to industry standards.