By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.
Based: Bristol - Onsite
Term: 18 months fixed term contract
Position Summary
Bio-Techne is a world-leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality biological reagents and is seeking an Analytical Development Research Associate (RA) to join their GMP Analytical Development Team in Bristol. An Analytical Development RA will be able to conduct method development and validation activities and provide testing required by other teams for product development.
Key Responsibilities
* Acts as a role model when it comes to Health and Safety by leading by example and promoting safe working practices by following the company’s health and safety documentation and abiding by COSHH regulations and maintaining a high level of tidiness
* Develop robust methods for a variety of analytical equipment and perform method validation where required.
* Conducts troubleshooting of chromatography analysis
* Conducts initial development of varied methodology to enable QC testing of products, with support on more complex development needs
* Provides analytical testing in a variety of methods for other departments to enable product development activities
* Supports testing required for method validation activities (if applicable)
* Demonstrates an ability to work independently on tasks assigned
* Follows priorities defined by supervisor and manages time across the tasks assigned
* Adheres to all documented procedures relating to the work carried out
* Revises and assists in the preparation of documentation such as SOPs, test methods and specifications as required
* Adhere to all documented procedures relating to the work carried out
* Presents work within the QC department as needed
* Engages appropriately with QMS activities such as incidents and change management where they relate to work conducted with some guidance
* Proposes process improvements and highlights areas for improvement
* Builds relationships with peers within the department and other departments
* Provides support to others in the team as needed
* Provides support to other activities in the department as required
Qualifications
* Degree level in chemistry or related science
* Ideally 3+ years of HPLC method development (experience in a GMP environment would be advantageous)
* Experience of method validation desired
* Detailed knowledge of analytical chemistry
* High level of personal and independent productivity
* Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Decision making and problem-solving skills
* Practical ability and analytical data interpretation skills
* Collaborative and teamwork skills
* IT skills and competency with Microsoft software packages
* Safe and responsible working manner in laboratory areas
Bio-Techne is committed to product quality, customer satisfaction, continued improvement, minimising environmental impacts and conserving natural resources. Environmental and quality management is an integral core value and vital part of the Bio-Techne culture.
Why Join Bio-Techne
* We offer competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families.
* We invest in our employees’ financial futures through retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan.
* We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.
* We offer an international and diverse working environment, enriched by employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events; and employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging.
* We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.
Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.
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