Principal Scientist

Advertised by Nexus Life Sciences

Location
Belfast, City of Belfast
Salary
£50,000 - £60,000 a year
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Medical/Pharmaceutical/Scientific
Posted
5 October 2026
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Job description

Job Advertisement: Principal Scientist

Salary: Up to £60,000

Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Principal Scientist to lead our Clinical Method Development and Validation team.

This role involves overseeing bioanalytical method delivery for our New Product Development programme, providing technical leadership, and ensuring continuous improvement in a GLP-compliant environment.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the expert in method development and analytical extraction techniques (e.g., protein precipitation, SPE, Liquid-Liquid).
  • Optimise analytical systems (HPLC, UPLC, LCMSMS) and chromatographic methods for low-level analytes.
  • Manage and mentor the Method Development and Validation team.
  • Oversee bioanalytical method development and validation in compliance with GLP and international regulations.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, or a related field.
  • 4+ years' lab experience in a GxP environment, 2+ years in a managerial role.
  • Expertise in HPLC, UPLC, LCMSMS, and chromatography data systems.
  • Strong technical, problem-solving, and time management skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary up to £60,000.
  • Leadership role in a dynamic team tackling cutting-edge research.
  • Professional growth through exposure to regulatory submissions and audits.
  • Collaborative and innovation-focused workplace.

If you’re an experienced scientist passionate about bioanalytical method development, apply now to shape the future of bioanalytical science.

Reference 225689509

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