Laboratory Analyst- R&D

Job Overview:

Are you looking for a role with training and career progression opportunities?

Do you have laboratory experience and want to be a part of the world's leading drug development company?

At Covance in Huntingdon we are looking to recruit a Laboratory Scientist to join our Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls R&D team.

Job responsibilities include: Performing analytical testing on clients’ R&D studies. Supporting method development, method optimisation and pre-validation for the CMC R&D department. Ensuring our clients’ drug product methods are developed within agreed timelines. Using analytical techniques such as: immunoassays, western blots, ELISA, electrophoresis, activity assays. Performing data processing, data checking, method preparation and support report writing. Work on process improvement for the division.

Covance has helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies develop one-third of all prescription medicines in the market today. Chances are, you or someone you know has benefitted from a medicine or medical device that Covance helped develop.

What Covance can offer you: Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and contributory  Ability to work with a variety of different clients on wide ranging projects. Flexible working and career development opportunities. Opportunity to work in a rapidly expanding and leading edge field. Education/Qualifications:

* Scientific degree (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences etc.)

* OR relevant scientific industry experience. Experience:

*Experience working in an industrial lab using immunoassays, western blots, ELISA, electrophoresis, activity assays.

*Ability to multitask and prioritise workload, with excellent attention to detail.

*legible and accurate data documentation.

*Exceptional communication skills.

* Computing skills, including word processing and use of spreadsheets (e.g. Microsoft Office packages and Microsoft Project).

*An understanding of health and safety policies and of GMP/GLP/GCP.