Job Posting Analytical Team Leader – Protein Analytical Chemistry

We are currently looking for Study Directors with proven experience working within a GMP environment, to our Protein Chemistry Group within our Biotechnology Division.

The Protein Analytical Chemistry Group

Part of the rapidly expanding Biotechnology Division, the Protein Analytical Chemistry group focuses on the support of the drug development process for large molecule biopharmaceuticals including vaccines, cytokines, growth factors, gene therapy vectors, clotting factors and antibodies. The project types include protein characterisation, protein stability testing, batch release and impurity assessment compliant with cGMP guidelines.

Following recent major investment, successful candidates will be part of an exciting and expanding future, working with progressive management, inventive technologies and alongside other talented scientists.

The Analytical Team Leaders is the single point of study control and has overall responsibility for the scientific, technical and regulatory conduct of studies allocated to him/her as well as for the interpretation, documentation and reporting of results. Close and regular liaison with the client is of primary importance. Dependant on experience, the Study Director may manage complex customer programmes with multiple studies and/or have managerial responsibilities for other Study Directors.

About You

Suitable candidates will have proven industry experience working within the field of protein analytical chemistry (management of analytical teams or project management) in a regulatory environment (GLP/GCP/GMP). In addition, experience of client management and technical expertise in a relevant scientific arena is required.

Key techniques include:
UPLC / HPLC (RP, SEC, IEX), capillary electrophoresis, SDS-Page, IEF, western blotting, amino-acid analysis, peptide mapping, glycosylation analysis and LC/MS/MS

We Offer

Covance is a global market leader in contract research services, pioneering advanced studies into pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and agrochemicals across the globe. We partner with innovative companies, offering valuable services in all phases of the development process. As an integral part of these partnerships, our diverse and highly skilled employees make a difference in the lives of millions. At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career.

There is no better time to join us!
Covance is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. (M/F/D/V). Your confidentiality and privacy are important to us. Education/Qualifications BSc/ MSc/ PhD or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject. Experience can be substituted for qualifications. Experience Candidates are expected to have relevant experience (study directing, management of analytical teams or project management) in a regulatory environment (GLP/GCP/GMP). In addition, experience of client management and technical expertise in a relevant scientific arena is required.
Covance - 15 months ago