research scientist

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Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL) is a cutting-edge Contract Research Organisation (CRO), providing research, analysis and consultancy to the life science, healthcare and food sectors.

As a senior scientist, the role of Chromatography Expert is to provide analytical expertise across the breadth of Pharmacopoeia and client methodology required during the drug life cycle. You will play a key role in ensuring that chromatography projects within the Pharmaceutical Development laboratory are performed and supervised effectively and accurately within agreed timescales and to appropriate quality standards. The role will coach a team of scientists, providing technical direction, and will be responsible for reviewing and authorising of certificates of analysis, interpretive scientific reports, verifications and validations and authorizing competencies within the area of expertise.

Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities :

• Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results.
• Responsible for a portfolio of analytical projects including verification, validation and transfer of pharmaceutical chromatographic methodology.
• Implementation of solutions to technical pharmacopoeia challenges and support creation of new business opportunities
• Perform data checking and provide interpretation of results for routine and complex testing
• Generate certificate analysis and external interpretive reports.
• Expert user in the use of software packages relevant to the role, Laboratory’s LIMS system, Q-Pulse, Chemwatch, Openlab.
• Provide training and supervise staff in routine activities, methods and interpretation.
• Provide technical direction in area of expertise within and across departments, including maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• To understand and work to the requirements of GMP; including client specific quality requirements and pharmacopeia requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Language Requirements :

• Educated to Degree or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline or over 8 years of industry experience
• Excellent understanding of pharmaceutical lab equipment, HPLC, Dissolution, Karl Fischer, Stability Cabinets, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of both technical area of expertise & business environment including regulatory requirements
• Good knowledge of laboratory quality and accreditation systems (GMP)
• Strong written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to influence, network and manage internal/external relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills including time management and priority setting. Able to lead resource allocation in order to deliver projects to tight timescales.
• Meticulous attention to detail, well organized and strong team working ethos.
• Experienced in managing and mentoring staff
• Technical credibility to develop good working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Ability to solve complex analytical problems
• Computer literate in standard MS office applications
• The individual in this position has extensive experience in their discipline (both technical and regulatory) and has a demonstrated track record of applying their knowledge across different business areas.
• Proven experience in Analytical Project Management
• Experience in pharmaceutical laboratory quality systems (GMP)
• English fluency (written and spoken)

In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive benefits package within a highly successful international business that offers financial rewards and resources, including:

• Opportunities to learn and develop
• Flexible working
• Performance Related Bonus scheme
• Contributory pension (up to 11% employer contribution)
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance cover (can add partner and/or family) if applicable
• 27 days holiday allowance (possibility to buy 5 extra days) + bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A flexible benefits programme (Gym discounts, private health insurance, restaurant discounts, etc).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Application question(s):

• What is your salary expectation?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Chromo 010