Intertek UK
Scientist – Immunoassay
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As a Scientist – Immunoassay, Intertek are currently recruiting for a motivated and technically capable scientist to join their expanding team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced immunoassay scientist to develop and apply their method development and validation expertise within a highly regulated, client-facing bioanalytical environment.
Primarily, the role will work as an integral part of the Immunoassay team, contributing to high-quality analytical delivery while taking ownership of method development and validation activities across a diverse portfolio of projects.
We recognise and reward capability and contribution, offering genuine progression opportunities based on performance.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Degree (BSc / MSc / PhD) in Biology, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
- Strong experience working within a GLP/GCP regulated bioanalytical laboratory environment
- Proven immunoassay method development and bioanalytical method validation experience
- Practical experience supporting PK, ADA (immunogenicity) and biomarker assays
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with independent technical thinking
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing interactions
- Strong numeracy skills with the ability to calculate, analyse and tabulate data accurately
- Good IT literacy and experience working with laboratory data systems
- Experience training/mentoring junior staff and supporting knowledge sharing
- Experience with MSD and/or Gyrolab platforms is desirable
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About the Opportunity
On a daily basis, you will be responsible for the development, optimisation and validation of immunoassays supporting pre-clinical and clinical bioanalysis within a regulated laboratory environment.
Working within a close-knit and collaborative team, you will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of assay development from initial method design through validation and sample analysis, with increasing autonomy as your experience develops.
Key Activities:
- Design, execute and optimise immunoassay method development experiments
- Lead method validation activities in line with regulatory and industry guidance
- Generate, interpret and report high-quality analytical data
- Troubleshoot technical challenges and recommend appropriate solutions
- Communicate results and technical approaches directly with clients
- Support and mentor junior analysts, sharing technical knowledge and best practice
- Ensure all work is conducted in compliance with GLP/GCP and internal quality systems
- Work priorities agreed with Team Leader, with growing autonomy as experience develops
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What We Offer
Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.
- Competitive salary/benefits
- Development and career opportunities around the Globe
- Client-facing technical work within a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.
Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies
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