Principal Scientist - Dose Analysis

<h2>Job Overview:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Do you have a Chemistry related degree?</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>A number of years experience with Chromatography and / or in an Analytical Chemistry Laboratory?</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Are you looking for a role that will offer you continuous training and tailor made career development within a scientific environment?</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">At Labcorp Drug Development, we are working together to build a healthier and safer world, we exist to help our customers secure the potential of their research and develop products that enhance and enrich life. We are looking for a Principal Scientist to undertake analysis of formulation and inhalation samples at our site at Alconbury, Cambridgeshire. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>As a Principal Scientist at Labcorp Drug Development your main responsibilities will be to:</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Undertake routine analysis of samples for Dose Formulation Analysis studies and conduct analytical method validation.  Assist in analytical method development.  Check analytical data.  Take responsibility for the data produced on assigned studies.  Develop an understanding of the role and duties of a Study Director.  Supervise junior staff where applicable.</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Other duties include:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="margin-left: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop or improve existing analytical methodology under the guidance of senior Dose Formulation Analysis personnel</span></li><li style="margin-left: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop a working knowledge of all Formulation & Inhalation Analysis analytical techniques and instrumentation</span></li><li style="margin-left: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Undertake method validation</span></li><li style="margin-left: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Analyse samples for Formulation & Inhalation Analysis studies</span></li><li style="margin-left: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare formal analytical methods</span></li><li style="margin-left: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Accept responsibility for the data produced on assigned studies</span></li><li style="margin-left: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monitor results obtained for assigned studies and ensure that samples requiring confirmation of result are reanalysed in a timely manner</span></li><li style="margin-left: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Regularly update Dose Formulation Analysis study management and the Study Director on the status of assigned studies</span></li><li style="margin-left: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Check analytical data in a timely manner for assigned studies</span></li><li style="margin-left: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare draft reports for assigned studies</span></li><li style="margin-left: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop an understanding of the duties and role of a Study Director</span></li><li style="margin-left: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Take responsibility for day-to-day work of a junior staff member within the section, if required</span></li><li style="margin-left: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist in the training of new staff in analytical techniques and instrumentation</span></li><li style="margin-left: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain a thorough working knowledge of UK and international GLP regulations and their application to the work area</span></li><li style="margin-left: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain an in depth knowledge and understanding of all Company and Department SOP’s relevant to the work area</span></li><li style="margin-left: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Report any difficulty, uncertainty or unexpected finding to senior Dose Formulation Analysis personnel</span></li><li style="margin-left: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A Principal Analyst will fulfil any other duties within their competence and experience, which may be required by the Company</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #0a0a0a;">We Offer:</span></strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #0a0a0a;">Labcorp Drug Development offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health cover and contributory pension.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #0a0a0a;">Our ongoing success offers team members unsurpassed growth and career development opportunities. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #0a0a0a;">As a global company we can support your development and career aspirations every step of the way.</span></li></ul><h2>Education/Qualifications:</h2><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Degree in (Bio)Chem or equivalent </span></li></ul><h2>Experience:</h2><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A significant number of years experience in Analytical Chemistry techniques and instrumentation.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Experience of working in a GLP and GCP environment.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">The post holder should be able to communicate effectively at all levels and integrate well within an established and fast growing team.</span></li></ul>