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Principal Scientist (Bioanalytical - LC-MS/MS)
Location: South Wales (On-site) Position: Permanent | Full-Time
About the Role
R&D Partners, in collaboration with a leading Clinical Research Organisation (CRO), is seeking an experienced Principal Scientist to provide scientific leadership in bioanalytical method development, validation, regulated study delivery, and analytics using ELISA and/or LC-MS/MS.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, validation, transfer, and optimisation of ELISA and/or LC-MS/MS bioanalytical methods.
- Provide scientific oversight of regulated bioanalytical studies, ensuring alignment with quality, regulatory, and project timelines.
- Review analytical data, study documentation, and technical reports, while acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complex analytical challenges.
- Mentor scientists and represent the laboratory in client interactions, technical discussions, and audits.
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Skills & Requirements
Essential
✔ A degree in a relevant scientific discipline (MSc or PhD advantageous). ✔ Extensive hands-on experience with ELISA and/or LC-MS/MS in a regulated (GxP) laboratory environment. ✔ Proven experience in bioanalytical method development, validation, transfer, and technical data review. ✔ Strong understanding of:
- GxP compliance (GxP)
- Bioanalytical validation principles
- Data integrity
- Stakeholder management
Desirable
🔹 Experience in a CRO, clinical research, or clinical trials environment. 🔹 Expertise across both ELISA and LC-MS/MS platforms. 🔹 Supporting client audits, regulatory inspections, or laboratory quality systems. 🔹 Previous mentoring, leadership, or line management experience.
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What We Offer
🌟 Join a growing and respected scientific organisation. 🌟 Contribute to cutting-edge bioanalytical studies supporting drug development. 🌟 Take on a highly influential scientific leadership role. 🌟 Excellent long-term career development and progression opportunities.
Important Information
Candidates must have full right to work in the UK. No sponsorships are available for this role.
For further discussion, contact: Timi Asseez.
Next Steps
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