Lead Scientist (Protein and Process Analytics)

Location: Primarily site-based in Slough, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures medicines through globally connected life-sciences teams across more than 30 sites.

What you will do

• Plan and execute analytical projects, including laboratory experiments, method development, optimization, technical evaluations, and scientific writing and review.
• Characterize biotherapeutic proteins using HPLC, UPLC, capillary electrophoresis, spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot analytical methods for assessing protein quality attributes and meeting project requirements.
• Interpret complex analytical data, draw scientific conclusions, and communicate findings through technical reports and presentations.
• Provide analytical leadership in cross-functional projects by coordinating studies, reporting results, identifying risks, and escalating technical issues.
• Evaluate and support innovative analytical technologies, instrumentation, and software while collaborating with Protein Chemistry and other scientific teams.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, or another relevant life-sciences discipline; a related PhD is desirable.
• Substantial practical experience in protein analysis and characterization in an academic or industrial laboratory.
• Strong hands-on expertise in analytical separation and characterization techniques, including chromatography, electrophoresis, and mass spectrometry.
• Experience with IEX, SEC, HIC, RP, HILIC, LC-MS, and LC-MS/MS methods.
• Sound understanding of analytical approaches for characterizing biotherapeutic proteins, including their applications, strengths, and limitations.
• Ability to interpret complex scientific data, troubleshoot analytical challenges, and develop fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, including the ability to lead analytical activities, manage study progress, and communicate scientific conclusions effectively in English.

Culture & Benefits

• Part-time employment for 22.5 hours per week.
• Agile career and dynamic working culture with opportunities to develop scientific expertise and technical leadership.
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace that values scientific knowledge, new ideas, and diverse perspectives.
• Compensation programs recognize high performance, with benefits depending on the role and location.
• Work supports analytical technologies and solutions for the development of biotherapeutic medicines.