Senior Technical Specialist - Bioanalysis

Job Overview:

Do you have experience working in the field of Bioanalysis and are looking for your next opportunity?

Are you interested in career development opportunities and management responsibility?

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

At Covance in Huntingdon we are looking to recruit a Senior Technical Specialist to join our expanding Bioanalysis team. Job responsibilities include: Supporting Bioanalytical work (LC-MS/MS) and leading analytical staff within the department.  Managing a team of study analysts, providing them with support and training in the running of study related activities. Providing expert technical and scientific input into assay design, the troubleshooting of problematic assays, supervision of analysts and the provision of technical support to sales & client enquiries. Undertaking lead compound optimisation, PK screening, PK/PD studies and method feasibility & development studies to support regulated bioanalysis.

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 department. Education/Qualifications:

* BSc,MSc or PhD in science. (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences etc.) Experience:Highly skilled in conducting research, data interpretation and writing reports. Proven record of accomplishment of analytical method development (Bioanalysis LC-MS/MS) and troubleshooting. Experience and knowledge of analytical instrumentation (LC/MS/MS) and its application in bioanalysis. Highly skilled in performing scientific presentation and preparing scientific publications. Knowledge of laboratory automation, scientific system software, LIMS, and Microsoft applications. Effective oral and written communication skills.