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Research Scientist in Biokinetics
About the role:
One of our clients is looking for a Senior Research Scientist who specialises in plant physiology and/or plant biochemistry, who has proven experience in a research setting. If successful, you will be part of a team working to develop and deploy assays to determine the optimum ADME characteristics of an AI for a given product.
This opportunity is initially for one year contract.
Responsibilities:
- Critically evaluate recently developed biokinetics assays to measure the impact of ADME processes on AI in crops and weeds using LCMS as the analysis method.
- Devise and develop new capabilities/experimental strategies to support the ADME-related requirements of projects and programs. Independently design and perform a series of experiments to evaluate the robustness and validity of the biokinetics assays. Analyse data, feedback results, contribute scientific advice and propose appropriate follow up studies. Troubleshoot where necessary.
- Using own expertise introduce new technologies and devise improvements to assay protocols to generate operational efficiencies using automation and digital tools.
- Effectively communicate scientific findings and resulting implications within the group and to cross-disciplinary projects.
Requirements:
- Essential: PhD in plant physiology, in plant biochemistry or related degree.
- Essential: 2+ years of post-doctoral research experience, either in a relevant professional or academic setting.
- Essential: Proven track record in experimental design and troubleshooting.
- Essential: Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels within the organisation.
- Essential: Record of working with and influencing others through your scientific knowledge and experience.
- Desirable: Experience of analysing small molecules using LCMS.
- Desirable: an interest in generating data for predictive modelling.
