Scientist

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments as directed by Product Transfer and Process Development Manager, and demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles, concepts and methodology governing the work performed
• Analyse results, performing simple statistical evaluations, noting any unusual results in routine data
• Ensure accurate, concise and up-to-date records of experimental data are maintained in laboratory notebook
• Write internal technical reports as required, describing the results and conclusions from experiments
• Deliver presentations as required
• Correctly operate, understand and be able to troubleshoot all equipment/instrumentation necessary to support work
• Perform literature and supplier searches as required
• Determine availability of required equipment and materials
• Contribute new ideas to solve technical problems/questions and methods used regularly
• Manufacture reagents for internal R&D purposes
• Manufacture reagents for pilot trials
• Design and perform molecular assays and provide detailed lab book records
• Familiarise self with background scientific literature relevant to the job as recommended by the Product Transfer and Process Development Manager.
• Write up Standard Operating Procedures or Reagent Formulation Protocols
• Support investigations in non-conformances and carry out corrective and preventive actions under the guidance of the Product Transfer and Process Development Manager and/or the QA Manager
• The Product Transfer Team is a small team and the Associate Scientist will be required to deputise and cover the responsibilities of the Technician role in the event of their absence or support on an ad-hoc basic during busy periods as required by the Product Transfer and Process Development Manager.

Person Spec

Practical Abilities:

• Competence in using computers for data processing and reporting of lab results
• Ability and experience in proper handling, recording and analysing of scientific experimental data
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written communications including reports, experimental write-ups and presentations

Knowledge/Experience:

• A degree in a biological science
• Good technical skills and experience in following laboratory procedures and processes
• Ability to learn and apply new experimental techniques
• Experience in initiating literature searches

Communication Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate experimental results in group settings as appropriate

Organisation/Administration:

Confidence to suggest improvements in methodology and solutions to practical problems within own speciality area