Immunoassay Scientist

Job-: PROFESSIONAL SCIENCES

Location:

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Closes:
Immunoassay Scientist

Manchester ABOUT YOUAre you an experienced scientist with a passion for immunoassay development and bioanalysis?

At Intertek Pharmaceutical Services, we're looking for a talented Scientist to join our growing Immunoassay team in Manchester. This is an opportunity to work on a wide variety of pharmaceutical and biotechnology programmes, supporting the development of innovative medicines through the delivery of high-quality bioanalytical services.

You'll play a key role in developing, validating and delivering immunoassays, collaborating with clients, solving complex scientific challenges and contributing to studies that have a real impact on patient health worldwide.

Required skills and experience:

We're interested in hearing from scientists with experience in bioanalysis, immunoassay development or regulated laboratory environments.

You may have experience in:

ELISA, MSD, Gyrolab or other ligand binding assay platforms

Immunoassay method development and validation

Bioanalytical testing within a GLP and/or GCP environmentPK, biomarker or immunogenicity (ADA) assays

Data interpretation, troubleshooting and scientific problem-solving

Client-facing work or collaborative project delivery

Essential

Degree in Biological Sciences, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences or a related scientific discipline

Practical laboratory experience in immunoassays or bioanalysis

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Desirable

Experience with MSD, Gyrolab or other automated immunoassay platforms

Previous CRO, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience

Experience supporting regulated bioanalytical studiesABOUT 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 developsWHAT WE OFFERJoin 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 and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards.

We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs. Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.