Vacancy Summary
As a research associate within the Characterisation and Comparability Laboratory (CCL) you will develop analytical methods for the characterisation of different biopharmaceutical entities ranging from large complex recombinant proteins to peptide and oligonucleotide therapies. You will develop separation strategies to explore the range of different forms present in each molecule and then characterise these using high-resolution mass spectrometry. 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.
Position Available
Research Associate
Location
Dublin
Department
Research – Characterisation and Compatibility Lab
Hiring Manager
Silvia Millán MartÃn
Contract Type
Specified Purpose Contract
Application Date
27TH March, 2026
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.
Key Responsibilities
- You will develop liquid phase separation method using either liquid chromatography or capillary electrophoresis coupled to Orbitrap mass spectrometry for the characterisation of complex recombinant protein biopharmaceuticals, therapeutic peptides or oligonucleotides.
- You will explore advanced MS acquisition methods and strategies to increase the depth of your analytical methods.
- You will become an expert in the annotation of the data that you generate using different bioinformatics approaches to identify and annotate the different molecular forms present in the molecules under study.
- 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 understand the challenges of biopharmaceutical characterisation and be motivated to develop and apply LC, CE and MS methods to deliver impactful solutions to these challenges.
- You understand the complexities of MS data annotation for proteins and peptides and have some experience in the implementation and usage of bioinformatics strategies to maximise the output of your experimental data.
- You hold a postgraduate degree in a discipline that makes you suitable for this challenge during which practical usage of analytical instrumentation, ideally LC, CE and MS instruments, played a major component.
Required Skills & Competencies
- 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 are driven to learn and motivated 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.
How To Apply?
To apply for this position please forward your CV and cover letter to careers@nibrt.ie
Please include your name and the position which you are applying for in the subject line. Please note that the successful candidate may be required to supply parchments of degrees/qualifications/work permits.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence by contacting careers@nibrt.ie
NIBRT is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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