Research
Vacancy Summary
NIBRT is seeking a skilled scientist to join their CCL team, focusing on advanced biopharmaceutical characterisation using liquid phase separations and high-resolution Orbitrap mass spectrometry. The role involves developing workflows for proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, and residual process contaminants, applying cutting-edge MS methods (including native MS and charge detection MS), and implementing bioinformatics strategies for data analysis. The position emphasizes publishing research, contributing to team success, and delivering impactful scientific outcomes.
Position Available
Characterisation Scientist
Location
Dublin
Department
Research
Hiring Manager
Sara Carillo
Contract Type
Specified Purpose Contract
Application Date
8th of December 2025
Interview Dates
To be confirmed
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary and excellent suite of benefits including pension, private health insurance, income protection scheme, 25 days annual leave plus up to 3 additional company days off, generous training and career development supports, flexible working hours and work from home set up supported.
Role Purpose
We develop and apply advanced analytical methods for biopharmaceutical characterisation using our core competencies of liquid phase separations and high-resolution mass spectrometry to achieve our goal. We're committed to working with our academic and industry collaborative research partners, whose mission aligns strongly with ours, to do excellent science and deliver real impact so that everyone benefits. If you want to do excellent science, if you're dedicated and want to make an impact, then come join us.
As a member of the CCL team, you will be responsible for the development of advanced characterisation workflows for proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides and residual process contaminants using advanced Orbitrap MS workflows. You'll use your experience in method development to address challenges relating to sample prep, analysis and data processing to deliver workflows for each class of analyte. You'll take pride in your research, and you'll be motivated to publish and present your data to show the world what you've done.
Key Responsibilities
* Using your practical mass spectrometry experience, you will develop state of the are workflows for protein, peptide and oligonucleotide analysis.
* You will play a key role in the development of advanced mass spectrometry methods such as native MS and charge detection MS for the characterisation of complex biopharmaceuticals including viral vectors for gene therapy delivery.
* You will evaluate and apply cutting-edge data analysis strategies to improve data usage and annotation of spectral data, particularly from advanced methods such as charge detection MS.
* Create and maintain high quality documentation and you'll actively publish and present your research outputs.
* Contribute to the on-going learning and success of the CCL team.
Essential Criteria
* You're a passionate communicator who is well able to articulate their science using written and verbal English to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
* You're hardworking, you embrace challenges, and you're motivated by the situations and environment that you find yourself in to do excellent research and deliver impactful science.
* You're curious and ambitious, you have a track record of proposing and performing excellent analytical science which drives you to achieve.
* You have excellent self-awareness; you can adapt and maintain focus and composure when research poses its challenges.
* You're a standout teammate, you see and believe in the bigger picture for the wider group, you hold yourself and others accountable to results and you're committed to achieve.
* You hold a PhD in a discipline that makes you suitable for this challenge during which practical usage of high-resolution mass spectrometry instrumentation played a major component.
Desirable Criteria
* You understand the challenges of biopharmaceutical characterisation and have proven experience in the development and application of MS methods to deliver impactful solutions to these challenges.
* You understand the complexities of MS data annotation and have experience in the implementation and usage of novel bioinformatics strategies to maximise the output of your experimental data.
* You have experience with advanced mass spectrometry methods such as native MS and charge detection MS for the characterisation of complex biopharmaceuticals including viral vectors for gene therapy delivery.
How To Apply?
To apply for this position please forward your CV and cover letter to
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NIBRT is an Equal Opportunities Employer.