Research Scientist - HPLC
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role: - Scientist- HPLC (Biopharmaceutical)
Location: - Lancashire
Salary: - Competitive salary
Working hours: - Monday-Friday (flexitime to accommodate lifestyle)
This is an onsite role due to the nature of the role- gym & restaurant on site,
Total Wellness package (health & wellbeing service).
Russell-Taylor Group have a fantastic opportunity for number of Scientists & Senior Scientist level candidates who are looking to massively expand their pharmaceutical side of the business by the end of 2023.
Our client is looking for scientists with an extensive range of analytical instrumentation skills with previous experience of developing and validating methods, specifically HPLC.
Responsibilities
· Conduct chromatography skills (at least two techniques) HPLC (RP, HIC, IEX, HILIC), GC (MS, FID, TCD, ECD) and/or IC (Ion chromatography) and assessment of drug performance, Bioavailability, Bioequivalence and dissolution).
· Be a lead investigator working on a number of projects. These projects will all differ in size and length of project.
· Opportunity to become a technical reviewer.
· Support with method validation, method optimisation and method development with some guidance when needed.
· Support more junior members of the team.
The Person
· Educated to degree level in a Scientific discipline- BSC, MSc OR PhD (Chemistry related subject would be preferred).
· Experience and knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry with experience of chromatography techniques (HPLC specifically).
· Experience of Method Development and Method Validation for drug performance, bioavailability, bioequivalence, or dissolution.
· Experience of working in a GMP/GLP/GCP laboratory
· Experience of supervising/training junior analysts/scientists
· Excellent problem-solving techniques
· Clear written & verbal communication skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application question(s):
- Have you ever done HPLC method development? Please explain this.
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
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Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Research Scientist - HPLC roles across Russell Taylor Group Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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