Role: Bioanalytical Scientist
Location: Deeside, CH5
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000
Benefits Package: Private Health Insurance, Life Assurance, Enhanced Annual Leave, Enhanced Pension Contributions
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The Opportunity:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Bioanalytical Scientist to join the team. This role reports to the Analytical Development Manager and will be responsible for leading and undertaking analytical development activities for existing Reacta Healthcare products and new product development. The successful candidate will also be responsible for analytical procedure validation and transfer.
Key Accountabilities:
- Manage and monitor analytical procedure development and validation activities carried out by external contract analytical laboratories.
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Develop, validate and transfer analytical procedures for the analysis of Reacta products and ingredients to internationally recognised standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Work to cGMP and GLP; adhere to strict guidelines on documentation when recording and reviewing data, and working in the laboratory.
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Analyse samples from various sources using a variety of analytical techniques and instrumentation, including: ELISA, SDS-PAGE and HPLC.
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Trend and perform statistical analysis of data when relevant.
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Update analytical procedures (test methods) and other analytical development or laboratory documentation and procedures to ensure that theyre up-to-date and, where applicable, reflect current regulatory and/or pharmacopoeial requirements.
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Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams, troubleshoot to solve technical problems, and communicate effectively.
- Ensure commitment to the quality system, including supporting audits by both internal and external parties.
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Observe site health and safety and product safety standards; work safely and employ good standards of housekeeping, ensuring that all working areas are kept clean and tidy.
Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
To be successful in this role, applicants need to have the following essential skills and experience:
Essential:
- Degree (BSc or equivalent) in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or similar scientific discipline; or sufficient experience.
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Experience of working within an accredited laboratory, preferably to cGMP.
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Substantial practical experience with SDS-PAGE technique.
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Able to work independently (prioritise and schedule own work) with the motivation and confidence to investigate and solve complex problems.
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Excellent organisational skills and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral (including presentation) and written communication skills.
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IT competent (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
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A good standard of numeracy and skills in data analysis.
Desirable:
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A working knowledge and practical experience with development and validation of a range of analytical procedures using techniques such as: immunoassay, immunoblotting, electrophoresis, HPLC, and LCMS.
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Experience of statistical analysis of analytical data.
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An understanding of chemical food safety, pharmaceutical analysis, and food matrix validation.
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Knowledge of different types of accreditations (ISO17025, pharma GLP/GMP).
Reacta Healthcare are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background and experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and well do our best to support you
