Mass Spectrometry Scientist in Maidenhead

*Scientist Mass Spectrometry based in Slough - Leader in the pharmaceutical industry*!

Client and details:

- Company average tenure over 6.

5 years including contractors

- 12 month contract with the view to extend

- Very competitive rate

- Exposure to a leading and global pharmaceutical company globally.

Planet Pharma are working with a A global biopharma focused on severe diseases in two therapeutic areas: neurology and immunology.

Our client has successfully transformed from a hybrid specialty chemical company into a patient-centric biopharma company.

The position is within the mass spectrometry team within the Biological Characterisation Product Development Sciences department.

The team focus incorporates comprehensive detailed characterisation of proteins to elucidate their structure, function and degradation pathways, as well as understanding protein production processes.

This is achieved using mass spectrometry based methods, such as peptide mapping, intact mass, multiple attribute methods, host-cell protein analysis, ion mobility, hydrogen deuterium exchange.

This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic scientist to develop their mass spectrometry skills and experience in the biopharmaceutical sector.

It will also provide the opportunity to seek out, develop and implement new assays to support the development of novel protein therapeutics and to publish the work where appropriate.

Lab based work

• Perform analysis of protein therapeutics using mass spectrometric techniques
• Tackle scientific problems
• Keep accurate records and contribute to authorship of analytical aspects of regulatory submissions, technical procedures, protocols and reports
• Research specific analytical protocols (literature) and keep aware of latest analytical techniques
• Assay and instrument troubleshooting
• Ensure lab equipment is properly maintained and functioning properly; initiate appropriate repair and maintenance
• Ensure appropriate lab material and consumables availability

Study Design

• Lead experimental design and interpretation of results
• Utilise a range of mass spectrometry technologies
• Interpret results, draw conclusions and make recommendations
• Ensure data is captured appropriately in submission ready reports

Experience:

• Mass Spec technique experience
• Conducting assays independently
• Lead experimental design. Troubleshooting for equipment’s.
• Education requirements: BSc required. PhD desirable in related discipline

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If this role isn’t suitable for you, please let us know if you can refer anyone – any recommendations are much appreciated!

Planet Pharma offers a competitive referral scheme so you will be rewarded for your help!

About Planet Pharma

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London.

We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field.

Just recently we were recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery.

We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.