Title: Scientist - Analytical Development
Rate: £17.77 per hour
Location: Speke, Liverpool
Contract Length: 12 months
Position Summary:
The Flu Biopharmaceutical Development (Flu-BPD) group is a multi-disciplinary scientific function providing expertise in Virology, Process Development, and Analytical Development. The team is responsible for the development of candidate vaccine virus strains for the seasonal, live attenuated, influenza vaccine (LAIV).
The Analytical Development Group is a is a dynamic function with a strong focus on science and technology, accountable for analytical development of new methodologies providing expertise in analytical biochemistry, immunology, cell culture, validation, laboratory automation and technology transfer. Core capabilities are tightly aligned with our pipeline, business strategy and enable important medicines to be manufactured, tested, and delivered to patients.
We are seeking an individual who ideally has previous experience in the development of stability indicating assays with ideally experience of the setting up and running of accelerated model stability studies.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Perform development activities for the performance of a variety of stability studies, including the setting up of required studies and the analysis of the data from these studies
2. Perform development of a stability accelerated model.
3. Perform development activities for stability indicating assays, including developing novel techniques for the department and / or troubleshooting existing assays.
4. Contribute and function effectively in a key development project, generating high quality, accurate data to support the project
5. Makes detailed observations, analyses data, and interprets results
6. Present findings at internal meetings and supports the preparation of technical reports, summaries, protocols and manuscripts
7. Ensure the effective technical transfer of any developed assays through to the Quality control function
8. Continue to support new assays until they become routine, business as usual activities.
9. Laboratory maintenance - housekeeping self-inspections and stock control - re-order schedules and communication with key suppliers
10. Laboratory documentation of results is accurate, neat and timely, to include investigations. Assist in the review and approval of laboratory documentation
Requirements / Qualifications:
11. To have a minimum of science degree or equivalent in Biochemistry, Virology or other science related field
12. Previous experience of stability development or proven experience of troubleshooting stability indicating assays, ideally within a biopharma setting
Skills and Experience:
13. Laboratory experience is essential
Job Complexity:
14. 90% Laboratory based
15. Operates with general guidance and supervision
16. Work is reviewed for accuracy and soundness of approach
17. Able to present findings at internal meetings
18. Provides solutions using theories, concepts, technologies in a limited area or field
Supervision:
19. Works under general supervision to meet project goals and delivers data / makes recommendations that contribute to project advancement
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