Associate Scientist - Downstream Purification

UCB S.A.; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company in the UK is seeking a professional to support CMC process development activities for antibody-based therapeutics. This role involves generating accurate data, compiling it for technical reports, and maintaining high standards in documentation. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have knowledge of downstream techniques and experience in chromatography on antibodies. This is an excellent opportunity for those ready to make a significant impact in drug development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Knowledge of downstream techniques in biologics process development.
• Experience in chromatography on antibodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for CMC process development activities.
• Generate accurate and reliable data.
• Compile data for technical reports.

Skills

Downstream techniques in biologics process development

Chromatography on antibodies

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

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, and III studies, as well as Process Validation support activities.

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.

Qualifications

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

Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.