Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The Scientist will support the drug development team by leveraging technical expertise in analytical chemistry to aid the discovery and characterization of novel drug candidates and their clinical formulations. Under the guidance of the Research Director, key responsibilities include executing and optimising assays to characterise peptides and peptide formulations, developing novel assays to address future bioanalysis needs, and creating quality control testing and characterisation assays. The role also involves providing general wet lab support for in-vitro scientists, collaborating with Discovery and CMC Teams on immediate peptide characterisation needs, maintaining accurate experimental records, analysing large datasets, and generating research reports. Additional duties may include undertaking necessary training and supporting the smooth operation of the laboratory, including cleaning and maintenance tasks.

About Pfizer
At Pfizer, we are a patient-centric company guided by our values of courage, joy, equity, and excellence. Our breakthrough culture drives our dedication to transforming millions of lives. We are committed to digital transformation, adopting new data, modelling, and automated solutions to accelerate drug discovery and development, enhancing health outcomes and patient experience. We foster a trusting, flexible workplace culture that encourages work-life harmony and enables employees to be their best. Pfizer is an equal employment opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and inclusion in all its forms, and is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to making reasonable adjustments to support all employees.

Experience
- MSc degree with further experience or PhD degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related Life Sciences, or equivalent academic and/or industrial experience
- Wet lab experience in a molecular biology lab (industry or academia) with a peptide or protein research background
- Experience executing and developing analytical methods and assays to characterise peptides or proteins
- Familiarity with biological molecule characterisation techniques such as LC (RP/SEC-HPLC), DLS / SLS
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced laboratory environment

About you
- Able to work methodically while delivering high-quality results
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Co-operative and flexible attitude towards work
- Able to self-prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervision
- Disciplined and considerate of confidentiality and security at all times

Preferred
- Experience with LCMS advantageous
- Experience working in a biotech start-up advantageous