CareerPlan

Lead Scientist

UK - SloughFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead scientific activities and method development for characterizing biotherapeutic proteins using advanced analytical techniques.

Role type

Senior IC scientist (protein analytics)

Builds

Analytical methods and data supporting biotherapeutic medicine development

Domain

Life sciences / Biopharmaceuticals / Protein Chemistry

Required skills

Protein analysis and characterization, Chromatography (HPLC, UPLC, IEX, SEC, HIC, RP, HILIC), Electrophoresis, Mass spectrometry (LC-MS, LC-MS/MS), Spectroscopy, Method development and optimization, Data interpretation, Technical leadership, Scientific writing

Preferred skills

PhD in life sciences, Experience in industrial laboratory environments

Technologies

HPLC, UPLC, Capillary electrophoresis, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS, Spectroscopy

Responsibilities

Plan and execute laboratory experiments and method development, Develop and optimize analytical methods for protein quality attributes, Interpret complex analytical data and communicate findings, Provide analytical leadership in cross-functional projects, Evaluate and implement innovative analytical technologies, Collaborate with scientific teams to deliver technical solutions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC