Principal Scientist

Evotec is a life science company with a unique business model that delivers on its mission to discover and develop highly effective therapeutics and make them available to the patients. Evotec operates globally with more than 4,200 highly qualified people. The Company’s 16 sites offer highly synergistic technologies and services and operate as complementary clusters of excellence.

For our site in Verona, Italy, we are looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, a Principal Scientist with proven experience in the LC-MS technique to support bioanalysis of preclinical and clinical studies (including Phase 1 trials). You will work in collaboration with internal and external clients maintaining strong working relationships.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and validate bioanalytical methods using LC-MS technique
- Ensure that the procedures specified in the study protocol are followed, and assess and document the impact of any deviations from the study protocol on the quality and integrity of the study, and take appropriate corrective action as necessary
- Review and reply to QA study audits/phase inspections
- Sign and date the final report of the study (phase report for delegated phase of GLP study) to indicate acceptance of responsibility for the validity of the data and to indicate the extent to which the study complies with the applicable Principles of GLP and GCP as appropriate
- Conduct bioanalytical work in accordance with the appropriate guidelines (eg.EMA, FDA...)
- May act as toxicokineticist maintaining direct contact with SD of Toxicology an providing bioanalytical/TK phase report
- Communicate effectively with all staff as appropriate
- Maintain good housekeeping - perform all work in a safe, tidy and responsible manner in accordance with company polices
- Liaise with other departments / groups

**Requirements**:

- Degree or PhD in Biotechnology, Chemistry
- Strong background in LC-MS
- Commitment to the assigned deadlines and ability to deliver tight deadlines
- Effective communication, both verbally and in written form
- Familiar with regulatory standards - GLP and GCP
- Work experience according all the updated SOPs, Scientific and Regulatory Guidelines, company Policies
- English intermediate level is required