Senior Research Associate, Bioanalytics

Who we are

Vectura Fertin Pharma’s ambition is to become a market-leading wellness and healthcare business. Formed in March 2022, the business brings together two unique organizations: Vectura, experts in inhalation technology and Fertin Pharma, experts in oral and intra-oral delivery systems.

We are driven by the exciting and unique goal of addressing unmet patient and consumer needs by revitalizing, repurposing, and reimagining existing therapies to better serve people in taking care of their health and wellbeing.



What we will deliver

We focus on the development of a proprietary pipeline of wellness and healthcare products, with a specific focus on highly differentiated products that address unmet medical and consumer needs.
By leveraging our unique and enabling R&D capabilities, we are building a pipeline that includes inhalable medicines, nicotine replacement therapies (NRT), and consumer wellness products.


About the role

The Senior Research Associate will work with a team using techniques like chromatography (GC, LC) and mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS). The role focuses on executing in vivo/in vitro toxicology studies efficiently.

Responsibilities include ensuring scientific rigor, collaborating with team members, maintaining compliance with guidelines such as OECD GLP, ISO, AVA, AAALAC, OECD TGs, and USFDA, and managing resources and timelines. The researcher will also maintain and update equipment and laboratory systems.

Responsibilities

• Full-time involvement in the management of studies, including performing routine and non-routine experiments under good laboratory practices. Must be able to work proactively, with excellent self-autonomy, and good time management.
• To participate in several study-based activities (planning, maintenance). To assist the implementation and development of experimental methods and techniques based on the upcoming needs of the studies.
• To produce quality results within the required time frame, as well as analyse data and draw basic conclusions. To review routine data, monitor and escalate deviations. Support quality / compliance inspections and audits conducted by both internal and external parties.
• To perform qualification/validation set-up of new analytical endpoints and equipment. Able to configure complex systems.
• To manage/troubleshoot existing equipment and ensure adequate maintenance.
• Ensure the day to day laboratory operation is smooth and efficient. Foster a culture of collaboration and enable frequent technical exchange across the network. Able to train other staff in experimental techniques/technology systems related to the lab.
• To perform general administrative work such as tracking the supply of daily consumables.
• To coordinate with vendors/suppliers on procurement matters.
• Back up to the manager bioanalytical & in vitro operations to review and approve test results and assist on study planning for the Bioanalytic department in work flow optimization, resourcing, procurement etc.
• Assist and support in writing technical reports (method validation protocol and report); update standard operating procedures (SOP) and work instructions (WKIs) and data compilation.

Requirements

• Diploma with 3 - 4 years’ experience/ Degree with 1 - 2 years’ experience (eg, experience with chromatography methods like HPLC and GC).
• Ideally experience within a CRO, R&D unit within pharmaceutical or healthcare industries, or translational academic research organizations
• Hands-on experience on a broad range of analytical and bioanalytical platforms , i.e. LC/GC, LC-MS/MS, and other characterization tools for chemical entities.
• Good understanding on regulatory guidelines such as FDA, ICH, OECD GLP and TGs related to in vivo toxicology study.
• Good communication and writing skills
• Proficient in MS word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Why Join Us?

We are bound by our shared passion for making a positive impact on the lives of patients and consumers. Vectura Fertin Pharma is a place where you can help shape the future of healthcare, where we collaborate, support, and inspire each other to achieve the best outcomes. As a growing business, we can offer a wealth of opportunity to develop your career both locally and in international settings.

We embrace hybrid and flexible working and are cantered on delivering a ‘purpose-driven’ experience for all our employees.

Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.