Purification Scientist

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Job Title

Purification Scientist
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Location(s)
GSK Stevenage (UK) – Customer Site
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Job Description

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.

Preferred Education/Experience/Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in relevant scientific subject (e.g. Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry), with relevant laboratory experience.

• Working familiarity with different analytical and preparative techniques.

• Medium and high complexity experiment set-up, execution, and processing for reaction development and parallel array chemistries.

• Understanding of standard software packages (i.e.: Microsoft Office)

• Highly motivated and independent, yet able to work well in a group setting.

• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality, consistent results in a timely fashion.

• Ability to meet timelines successfully with the utmost attention to detail while setting high performance standards.

• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data.

• Ability to execute new and established methods and protocols.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Demands

The overall physical exertion of this position requires:

• Sit or stand 4-5 hours in laboratory areas.

• Work around moving laboratory equipment and machinery.

• All work is carried out in a containment level 2 environment.

• Appropriate PPE must always be worn (Lab coat, gloves, eye protection).

• Reach above/below the shoulder, bend at the knees and waist.

• Office work activities, including keyboard, up to 2-3 hours.

Working Environment

• Employees will be provided with PerkinElmer polo shirts to be worn when on site.

• Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment.

• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.

• Employee maybe required to manage hazardous wastes in compliance with company procedures & State/Federal/Local hazardous waste regulations. Duties may include: identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing, labelling.

• Ensure safety, security, and the environment in all aspect of the daily activities, and any potential safety hazards are addressed and corrected immediately.

• Understand ergonomic relationship between people, equipment and working environment.