Biological Characterisation Scientist – Mass Spectrometry

Overview

In this role you will independently manage complex analytical projects in a cGMP lab, applying LC-MS and LC-MS/MS to diverse biopharmaceuticals from small molecules to complex biologics. You’ll work within the Biological Characterisation team to deliver high-quality data, guide scientific decisions for clients, and mentor junior staff. The position combines hands-on lab work with data interpretation, client engagement, and technical leadership in a regulated environment. A meaningful hook is the opportunity to advance biopharmaceutical development programs using advanced MS techniques.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Broad range of biopharmaceutical products and technologies
• Ongoing technical and professional development
• Significant customer-facing project responsibility
• Career progression opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific projects from initiation to completion
• Perform routine analysis, method development, and method validation
• Troubleshoot investigations and perform analytical laboratory work
• Generate, interpret and critically evaluate analytical data
• Present data and conclusions to clients and internal stakeholders
• Proactively identify technical solutions and next steps for projects
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation
• Advise customers on analytical strategies and method development approaches
• Build relationships with clients and cross-functional teams
• Support and mentor junior scientists

Key requirements

• BSc in Biochemistry or Chemistry or related discipline
• In-depth experience of Biological Characterisation techniques
• Extensive LC-MS and LC-MS/MS experience for small and large molecules
• Strong LC-MS method development experience
• Strong analytical method validation experience
• Experience with proteins and large molecule therapeutics
• Experience with GMP/GxP regulated environments
• Ability to train, supervise and support junior scientists
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• problem-solving
• communication
• teamwork
• LC-MS
• LC-MS/MS
• method development

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