The MHRA is transforming. Through enabling innovation, making the right judgements of the benefits and risks of medical products and forging the right partnerships in the UK and internationally, it aims to deliver world class regulation and improved outcomes for UK patients.

We are currently looking for an experienced Higher Scientist – Vaccines to join our Research & Development team within the Science, Research & Innovation group.

The role will support the delivery of regulatory science research programmes relating to encapsulated bacteria and polysaccharide conjugate vaccines. This will include development of new assays used for the characterisation and evaluation of vaccines and assisting other team members with day-to-day management of resources, to achieve shared outcomes to meet relevant agency objectives. 

The successful candidate will have a BSc degree in chemistry or relevant scientific discipline, practical experience in one or more of: analytical chemistry techniques, chromatography and immunological assays, and good analytical and data management skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.

Closing date: 8th October 2024