Student Placement, Sciences-LCMS (13 month)

Role Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for development and validation of quantitative LC/MS/MS methods for the analysis of drugs and metabolites in biological matrices.
• Application of these methods to routine analysis of samples from pre-clinical and clinical studies.
• Record-keeping in compliance with GLP/GCP.
• Preparation of study plans and reports.

Qualifications and Skills

• Studying towards a Degree in chemistry or related subject.
• Experience of chromatographic techniques i.e. HPLC, LC/MS and ability to problem solve.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and as part of a team.
• Conscientious and meticulous in laboratory work.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Highly motivated.
• Willing to get involved with new ideas and initiatives.
• Experience in working in an analytical chemistry laboratory.
• Familiarity with quantitative LC/MS/MS analysis.

Placement Opportunity

13 Month Student Placement Opportunity (this placement is specifically aimed at applicants currently undertaking a relevant degree).

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside our industry leading scientists in our GLP/GCP and ISO accredited laboratories. You will gain a wide range of practical laboratory skills which are supported by our in-house training. There is also the potential for employment after graduation!

Role Details

You will be involved in the development, validation and application of bioanalytical methods for use in Drug Development Services. The majority of the methods developed are qualitative and quantitative analyses of drugs, biomarkers and clinical markers in biological fluids, predominately blood plasma and urine.

The Bioanalytical Sciences Group provides a well-equipped laboratory and the opportunity to work with a range of analytical instrumentation. It is registered as GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and GCP (Good Clinical Practice) compliant.