Biological Scientist

Cypartners; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Biotechnology company based in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a motivated individual with a Life Sciences background to support Tissue-culture production. In this role, you will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and actively participate in maintaining quality standards. A relevant scientific qualification and competency in microbiological techniques are essential for success in this role. Strong teamwork and communication skills are also required to excel in this challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant scientific qualification (BSc/MSc) in a related subject.
• Ability to work well within a team of staff.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Competency within a laboratory environment using microbiological techniques.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all health and safety regulations.
• Ensure error-free manufacturing processes.
• Participate in process improvement activities.
• Use SAP for basic transactional work.
• Maintain quality standards in line with cGMP.
• Manage own training files.

Skills

Life Sciences background

Microbiological techniques

Effective time management

Teamwork

Excellent communication skills

Education

BSc/MSc in a related subject

Tools

SAP system

Job description

Are you a recent graduate or somebody looking to gain additional experience within the Life Sciences? An excellent opportunity is now live with a leading Biotechnology company in Newcastle looking to expand their team.

With your Life Sciences background, you will be responsible for supporting Tissue-culture production (TCP) related manufacturing in line with customer needs. Your responsibilities will include dilutions and material manufacturing, as well as performing ELISA assays, tissue culturing and more. This role requires a working knowledge of microbiological techniques and the ability to take on responsibilities related to safety and quality.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Adhere to all health and safety regulations to ensure risk is minimised within the lab.
• Ensure all products make it through manufacturing process error free.
• Participate in process improvement activities to ensure products are released efficiently and safely.
• Use SAP system for some basic transactional work, for example confirmation of works orders and stock management.
• Ensure that all materials used are within specification and that all procedures are conducted in line with regulations.
• Actively maintain quality standards in line with the principles of cGMP.
• Actively participate in any business management systems training as well as QMS training.
• Listen and respond to customer needs with confidentiality.
• Use 5 whys and Non-conformance reporting.
• Be responsible for your own training files, ensuring they are up to standard.
• Maintain equipment used as part of normal daily tasks, as and when appropriate.
• Any other reasonable task assigned by line manager for which the individual is deemed suitability skilled.
• SME in a minimum of one process - creates and maintains standard work for the process.
• Take part in departmental projects as required.

You will have:

• A relevant scientific qualification (BSc/MSc) in a related subject.
• The ability to work well within a team of staff.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• A competency within a laboratory environment and the use of microbiological techniques.
• A desire to exceed targets and excel within your team.

The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK.