Immunoassay Scientist
Intertek UK · Manchester
Immunoassay Scientist
Manchester
ABOUT YOU
Are 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 environment
- PK, 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 studies
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
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 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.