Associate Principal Scientist- Accelerator Mass Spectrometry

at  Pharmaron

REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD, MSc or BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics or related subject
• Experience in operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of an accelerator mass spectrometer. Experience with Ionplus AMS instruments would be advantageous.
• Proficient in the interpretation of data generated by AMS
• Ability to mentor and train with supervisory or line management experience desirable
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present scientific findings to colleagues and clients
• Excellent planning and organization skills – ability to multi-task, manage time and work to tight deadlines
• Flexible mindset with the ability to take the initiative.
  Our Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”.
  We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.

Our Hoddesdon campus in Hertfordshire is a hub of innovation and excellence. It has over 5,000m2 of premier R&D space, including state-of-the-art GMP facilities for API, formulation and process chemistry.

• We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
• We offer state of the art working environment in our specialist Hoddesdon site.
• We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.

• Analysing samples generated in both regulatory and non-regulatory Clinical studies to successfully fulfil all the requirements of a study to the timelines stated in the Study Plan/Analytical Work Plan, under direction of the Analytical Project Manager.
• Perform all necessary instrument qualification, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure that the AMS and its peripherals are always operational.
• To train and mentor laboratory scientists on the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the AMS, with line management and develop training materials.
• Work with Analytical Project Manager on client communication, contributing scientifically to client discussions and actively contribute to client visits and teleconferences.
• Provide technical updates to Analytical Project Manager/Management at all points in the study life cycle.
• Maintain and write SOPs and address findings appropriate to area arising from QA audits and process inspections.
• Lead process improvement/new service development projects in their specialist area.
• Increase profile of the department externally by publishing papers/posters and participation in expert groups.