Principal Scientist Bioanalytical

On behalf of our client, a global leader in research services with state-of-the-art facilities and technical expertise, we are looking for a Team Leader and Principal Scientist with demonstrable and impressive bioanalytical experience over several years,to lead a growing team of scientists, developing their skills and performance and contributing to the direction of the group.

As a result of year-on-year success and growth this exciting opportunity has arisen to join a friendly and highly professional team. Excellent benefits within the company include private health care, company-matched pension contributions and a bonus scheme.On-site there is access to a gym, walking, running and cycling routes, a restaurant, café and pub.

**Basic Requirements**:

- BSc in a scientific discipline covering Chemistry (or MSc in a related field)
- Several years of hands-on experience in LC-MS/MS techniques, conducting bioanalysis of small and large molecules within a discovery, development or CRO setting
- Extensive method development expertise for small molecules, peptides and perhaps newer modalities such as Oligonucleotides and Protein-based therapeutics
- Advanced experience in quantitative mass spectrometry analysis of difficult small molecules, peptides, and perhaps Oligonucleotides and Proteins, including supporting sample preparation techniques and chromatography
- Sound knowledge of Pharmacokinetics as applied to in vivo studies within drug discovery/development
- Confident in routine maintenance and troubleshooting in Sciex LC-MS/MS instruments
- Highly motivated team player
- Ability to learn and lead the implementation of new techniques and processes.
- Exceptional communication skills at all levels, internally and externally
- Adaptability to fast-changing project requirements.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Leading a growing team of Bioanalytical scientists, supporting in vivo PK/PD studies, external clients and R&D projects
- Working closely with the head of analytical sciences, with full responsibility for the scientific output of all data generated by the bioanalysis team
- Pivotal in managing and developing the team to keep pace with the demand for bioanalysis services
- Planning and scheduling of the work of the bioanalytical team, adapting to meet rapid turnaround times, with the ability to handle financial aspects
- Some hands-on support in trouble shooting of instrumentation and handling difficult compounds in bespoke studies
- Training, coaching and mentoring of scientists at different levels
- Communicating effectively between departments, contributing to team direction and growth strategy of Analytical Services within the company
- Communicating with clients and stakeholders at all stages of bioanalytical studies.
- Agenda and its clients only recruit people _who are passionate about animal care and welfare, people with integrity who are honest and trustworthy and who have a great work ethic. To enable us to hire the very best people, we will conduct a comprehensivebackground and pre-employment screening, an essential part of Agenda's recruitment process._