Associate Scientist - Downstream Purification

UCB; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company in Slough is seeking an Associate Scientist - Downstream Purification to support CMC process development activities. The role involves executing laboratory tasks, generating data, and maintaining documentation standards. Candidates need a related Bachelor's degree and knowledge of downstream techniques. The environment encourages collaboration and values patient-focused innovation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of downstream techniques in biologics process development.
• Demonstrated experience performing chromatography on antibodies following established laboratory protocols.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assigned activities following instructions or documented procedures carefully.
• Generate accurate and reliable data within the required timeframes.
• Deliver project results and share data for team interpretation sessions.
• Compile collected data for inclusion in technical reports or publications.
• Maintain high standards in record keeping and documentation practices consistently.
• Report scientific findings to the team through presentations and informal discussions.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

ELISA

Immunoassays

Transfection

Mammalian Cell Culture

Suspension Experience

Biochemistry

Assays

cGMP

Cell Culture

Molecular Biology

Flow Cytometry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Chromatography

Job description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for an Associate Scientist - Downstream Purification who is collaborative and analytical and collaborative to join our Biologics Process Sciences team based in our campus in Slough UK.

About the role

You will be responsible for providing support for CMC process development activities of antibody-based therapeutics within the Biologics Process Sciences (BPS) department. Your work will span the provision of well‑characterised processes supporting drug substance manufacture at various stages of drug development from Pre‑clinical to Clinical Phase I‑II‑III studies as well as Process Validation support activities.

You will apply technical problem‑solving skills and contribute to scientific discussions. These activities will require you to build relationships and work collaboratively with members of the team.

What you’ll do

• Undertake assigned activities following instructions or documented procedures carefully.
• Generate accurate and reliable data within the required timeframes.
• Deliver project results and share data for team interpretation sessions.
• Compile collected data for inclusion in technical reports or publications.
• Maintain high standards in record keeping and documentation practices consistently.
• Report scientific findings to the team through presentations and informal discussions.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of downstream techniques in biologics process development.
• Demonstrated experience performing chromatography on antibodies following established laboratory protocols.

About us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8500 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us

At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent afraid to push forward collaborate and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring supportive culture where everyone feels included respected and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats on our patients our employees or our planet. Working for us you will discover a place where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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Key Skills

• Laboratory Experience
• ELISA
• Immunoassays
• Transfection
• Mammalian Cell Culture
• Suspension Experience
• Biochemistry
• Assays
• cGMP
• Cell Culture
• Molecular Biology
• Flow Cytometry