Purification Scientist

Job description

About

We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious candidate to join the PerkinElmer OneSource Scientific Services team based at one of our customer sites in Stevenage. The successful candidate will be working within the PerkinElmer Technical Lab Services (TLS) division and will be placed within a research unit at the customer site who have a focus on chemistry R&D activities and are at the forefront of developing innovative and life-changing medicines for patients. The candidate will work within a collaborative team environment across a diverse biotherapeutic portfolio within the company and can develop in PerkinElmer’s scientific arena. The role will report to a dedicated PerkinElmer team leader supporting the R&D teams and will be based at the GSK Stevenage campus.

Job Responsibilities

Perform routine laboratory research activities including but not limited to Liquid Chromatography (LCMS), sample preparation and utilisation of sample handling automation.

Perform various chemical assays as determined by the specific departmental work project or package and using both manual and automated techniques.

Analysis and reporting of data using corporate tools; application of QC rules to show acceptability.

Track performance metrics & communicate issues, suggest improvements to current methodology, supporting evaluation of new technologies where applicable.

Be an active member of the scientific teams – contribute at team meetings by presenting data and looking for opportunities for innovation.

Comply to Health and Safety procedures for own well-being and quality of product.

Actively seek opportunities to develop the service by discussion with the team leader and customer or by the sharing of best practice with other groups.

Assist with the preparation of SOPs, Risk Assessments and best practice guides.

Act as an ambassador for TLS and promote PerkinElmer’s core values.

Operate to approved quality standards.

Work independently and flexibly depending on team priorities and set realistic work schedules to support requirements.

Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager or project team leader.