Trace Analysis and E&L Scientist

Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, UK - Hertfordshire - Ware RDPosted Date: May 7 2024We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic analytical scientist to join the Trace Analysis and Extractable and Leachable (E&L) team in an industry leading pharmaceutical company.The successful candidate will join a team that utilises state-of-the-art LC-MS and GC-MS instrumentation in order to provide key information for projects at all stages of pharmaceutical development. In this hands-on, lab-based position the successful candidate will primarily undertake trace analysis of extractable and leachables in pharmaceutical samples by mass spectrometry (LC-MS(/MS) and GC-MS(/MS)).The successful candidate will work with a high level of autonomy and contribute to analytical projects (from sample preparation through to final report) as well as leading the development of trace level control strategies for individual projects, contributing to regulatory submissions and overseeing completion of work packages placed at CROs. The successful candidate must be a high calibre analytical chemist graduate or a PhD with at least 3 years experience performing quantitative trace analysis by LC-MS(/MS) and GC-MS(/MS) with knowledge of project management.We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSKIn this role you willTrace level quantitation of small molecules by mass spectrometrySample preparation/isolationDeveloping novel LC-MS(/MS) and GC-MS(/MS) methodsDevelopment of trace level control strategies for individual projectsProject management and contribution to regulatory submissionsWhy you?Qualifications & Skills:We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:BSc or PhD in Chemistry or related fieldStrong communication, project management and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and problem solve with a track record of generating high quality data and reportsStrong understanding of analytical chemistryPreferred Qualifications & Skills:If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:Hands-on experience with LC-MS and/or GC-MSExperience in quantitative trace analysis by MSExperience optimising and/or developing chromatographic and instrument methodsExperience in a regulated GMP laboratoryClosing Date for Applications: Tuesday 21st May 2024 (COB)Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.During the course of your application, you will be requested to complete voluntary information which will be used in monitoring the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policies. Your information will be treated as confidential and will not be used in any part of the selection process.
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