Bioanalytical Scientist

SUMMARY

A great opportunity to work as a key member of ACM Bioanalytical Services, part of ACM Global Laboratories, a GLP/GCP compliant specialist contract bioanalysis laboratory. This laboratory is a specialist analytical facility that provides a service covering quantitative measurement of xenobiotics (such as drugs and metabolites) and biotics (such as biomarkers) in biological matrices to support range of clients’ involved clinical trials, academic research and drug development / discovery.

The post-holder would be based at our York (UK) site, in the expanding bioanalytical facility, reporting to the laboratory manager. The role requires a motivated and enthusiastic individual with regulatory bioanalysis experience.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: On-site

DEPARTMENT: Laboratory Operations

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday

ATTRIBUTES

• B.Sc. or equivalent in a biological or chemistry based degree. Qualifications may be substituted for relevant work experience
• Experience of bioanalytical sample preparation and the associated techniques is required.
• An understanding of health and safety policies (COSHH) and of GLP/GCP regulations is required.
• General computing skills, including word processing and use of spreadsheets (e.g. Microsoft Office package) is required.
• Non-Smoker- due to the nature of some testing and instrumentation we cannot employ anyone who smokes or vapes

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical. All work would require strictly following standard operating procedure/s (SOP/s) and the role requires the post-holder to undertake sample preparation and extraction, along with analytical submission and data processing, primarily for liquid chromatography – mass spectrometry (LC-MS) based bioanalytical work. Additionally, the post-holder would be expected to undertake an active role in method development and validation, as well as SOP writing and process improvement projects undertaken to ensure a high quality of service is offered.

Regulatory. The post holder will be expected understand, and comply with, the concepts and principles of GLP, GCP and COSHH; and how to conduct their work in manner that is compliant with the regulatory requirements. In addition, they will help to maintain an efficient GLP and GCP compliant laboratory through routine day-today maintenance duties as part of the team.

Teamwork & Development. The role would require work as part of a team alongside other scientists, study and project managers to make a substantial contribution in the provision of an efficient, and high quality laboratory service, to our customers, and ensure on time-delivery of contracted studies. With support from a global team, you will be able to work on a variety of projects and develop your career within the scientific industry utilizing a range of analytical techniques, and building scientific expertise.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• York: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: One location