HPLC Scientist

Job Description

HPLC Scientist

Mast Group Ltd. are a world class manufacturer and supplier of diagnostic products for clinical, industrial and veterinary testing. As an independent company, since 1959, our commitment to maintaining integrityand customer satisfaction, combined with innovation in in-vitro diagnostics, has resulted in improved clinical decisions and pathways.

We are looking to recruit a highly skilled and conscientious HPLC Scientist, on a 12 month fixed term basis, to join the team based short term in Bootle, long term at our Deeside site. The job holder will be an integral part of the team, ensuring development, evaluation and registration of products for diagnostic microbiology, in line with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate should be willing to actively engage and contribute their technical knowledge, to aid the progression of portfolio development, bringing relevant products to successful manufacture and commercialisation.

· Be responsible, under the general supervision of the R&D Manager and Pharma Team Leader, for carrying out contracted non-clinical laboratory studies leading to development and stability testing of AST Diagnostic Devices to quality regulatory standards.

· Prepare and present written analytical method development reports, validation reports, test reports and documents as directed, including Standard Operating Procedures, product technical files demonstrating product compliance with regulatory standards or directives, and reports and documents for company policy and other meetings. Such reports should usually be presented in an appropriate electronic format (e.g. Microsoft Word) and be suitable for inspection for external audit purposes.

· Participate in non-clinical GLP review, and specific meetings as requested by senior management or project sponsors, to discuss progress on the non-clinical studies undertaken.

· Develop, validate and embed analytical methods for testing of manufactured AST Diagnostic Devices and bespoke products developed during contracted non-clinical laboratory studies primarily, but not restricted to, HPLC analysis of antibiotic content.

· Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of results ensuring appropriate traceability from sample to raw data through to analysed results and including meticulous upkeep of a lab book containing detailed notes of all laboratory procedures undertaken.

· Maintain overview HPLC laboratory equipment and other analytical devices that may be specified in future including preparation of validated standard operating procedures for routine operation, cleaning and maintenance of Analytical equipment

· Develop, validate and embed analytical methods for testing of antibiotic content of existing AST products manufactured by Mast Group Ltd.

· Support training of other laboratory staff at all levels in techniques and proper use of specialised analytical equipment such as HPLC

· Effectively transfer analytical methodology into routine quality control operations

· Provide technical training including oral presentations on courses held at Mast House, for sales and marketing, and laboratory personnel.

In addition to the specified duties the HPLC Scientist is expected to perform additional tasks that the company may require.

THE PERSON

· Qualified in an appropriate science discipline

· Previous laboratory work experience

· Ability to use various computer and other MS packages

· Proven ability to work to deadlines

· Attention to detail is a must

· Experience of using various laboratory equipment

· Ability to work alone or as part of a team

· Willingness to undertake training to improve skills

In addition to the specified duties the employee is expected to perform additional tasks when reasonably called upon to do so.

23 days holiday plus BH

Auto Enrolment on Pension

Private medical insurance

Enrolment onto Group Income Protection

Enrolment onto Group Life Assurance

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• are you qualified to degree level in a science discipline?
• can you travel to both Bootle and Deeside for this role?
• Do you have full right to work in the UK?

Work Location: In person