Associate Principal Scientist – Tides Downstream Processing Expert

The available sources do not contain information about the company name for rounx.com.; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

On-site 3 days/week

Job summary

The Associate Principal Scientist - Tides Downstream Processing Expert role in Macclesfield, UK, offers leadership over downstream process development for peptides and oligonucleotides, guiding multidisciplinary teams and driving scalable, sustainable innovations.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field, with substantial industrial experience in pharmaceutical/biotech process development; strong communication and mentoring skills are essential,

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Substantial industrial experience in pharmaceutical/biotech process development.
• Expertise in downstream unit operations and process optimization.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to advance downstream processes.
• Interpret data, troubleshoot technical challenges, and optimize operations.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor scientists; drive innovation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable, sustainable processes.

Skills

Downstream unit operations

Process optimization

Experimental design

Mentoring & stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field

Tools

Chromatography

Membrane filtration

Amorphous isolation

Process modeling

PAT & automation

Job description

Associate Principal Scientist - Tides Downstream Processing Expert

Is sought for a permanent role in Macclesfield, UK. The position involves setting the scientific direction for downstream process development of peptides and oligonucleotides, leading multidisciplinary teams, and driving innovation in scalable, sustainable processes.

Responsibilities include designing and executing experiments, interpreting data, resolving technical challenges, and implementing advanced technologies such as chromatography, membrane filtration, and amorphous isolation.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field, with substantial industrial experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology process development.

Candidates must demonstrate expertise in downstream unit operations, process optimization, and leadership in complex technical projects.

Experience in peptide and oligonucleotide processing, process modeling, PAT, and automation is highly desirable.

The role demands strong communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills.

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, with a requirement for at least three days per week in the office.