Senior Research Associate (Bioanalytical assays)

Position: Senior Research Associate (Ligand Binding Assays - Bioanalytical and Molecular Assays)

Location: Oxford - Fully on-site

Shifts: Sunday to Thursday

Client: Biotech

Type: Contract, Full-time

Main Responsibilities

• Perform assay development, validation, and regulated clinical sample testing using ligand-binding and cell-based assays.
• Generate and analyse bioanalytical data to support pharmacodynamic and immunogenicity studies.
• Prepare and manage assay reagents and maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Support laboratory operations, including SOP updates, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Main Requirements

• Degree in Biological Sciences or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO industry.
• Hands-on experience with ligand-binding assays (LBA) and/or cell-based assays.
• Experience with PK, ADA, and nAb assays is desirable.
• Experience working in a GLP, GCLP, and/or GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong organisational, communication, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality and compliant laboratory practices.

ABOUT PLANET PHARMA

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Age ncy. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. .com