Pharmaron
Research Scientist- ADME

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Job Introduction
RESEARCH SCIENTIST- ADME
UK - RUSHDEN
Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.
We’re proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to biologics and gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.
About The Role
We are recruiting for a Research Scientist to join our ADME team based at our Rushden site. In this role you will perform a broad range of laboratory-based tasks on Metabolism(ADME) studies for new product development based on global regulatory requirements.
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Perform the roles and responsibilities of a Laboratory Technician, demonstrating higher level of competence, to include:
- Perform established analytical procedures
- General laboratory tasks
- Support other members of staff in their work as appropriate or as directed by Management
- Prepare samples for quantification, chromatography or other analysis.
- Assist in the development of new analytical procedures/study types.
- Perform more complex experimental techniques e.g. dose preparation and assessment, dose administration/application, HPLC set up and analysis, as required.
- Act as a Study Supervisor on assigned studies, ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner to an agreed level of quality, to include:
- Prepare dose theory calculations
- Supervise Laboratory Technicians on assigned study
- Calculate and QC check data for review by relevant Study Director
- Prepare experimental worksheets
- QRA data completion (check for repeat analysis as appropriate)
- Prepare study updates and study data for communication to the client and inclusion into reports.
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Requirements:
- BSc (Hons) or MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences or related subject
- Previous experience of working in an analytical, biochemistry or similar laboratory
- Experience of working to GLP
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques
Why Pharmaron?
Collaborative Culture: Thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. “Employees Number One” and “Clients Centered” are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners and collaborators.
Based in Northamptonshire, our Rushden site is a centre of excellence for Radiolabelled Sciences incorporating both Metabolism (which includes Clinical Metabolism, Pre-clinical ADME, In vitro and DDI services, Large Molecule Metabolism, Environmental Fate, Plant Metabolism and Metabolite Identification) in addition to Chemistry (which includes API and IMP manufacture). We offer our employees a supportive teamwork environment, enabling them to develop and liberate their true potential.


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We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits. We offer state of the art working environment in our specialist Rushen site. We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.
How to Apply:
Ready to seize this incredible opportunity? Join us at Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in biopharmaceutical research and development. Apply online today.
Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 19,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.
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