Research Scientist - Biokinetics

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.