Bioprocessing Scientist

Kedrion Biopharma UK; Elstree; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Benefits and discounts app

Subsidised canteen

Job summary

Kedrion Biopharma UK in Elstree is seeking a Bioprocessing Scientist to join the Global Manufacturing Science Development (GMSD) team. The role offers hands-on work across bioprocessing methods and experimental projects, with emphasis on data analysis and clear reporting. A Life Sciences degree with lab training is preferred, and candidates should be ready for assessments at the Elstree site.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Life Sciences with practical lab training.
• Experience in bioprocess-related techniques or projects is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating competency across a broad range of bioprocessing techniques.
• Performing experimental work that progresses MSD (R&D) projects.
• Reviewing and analysing experimental results and recommending next steps or optimisations.
• Communicating information clearly and logically through technical reports and presentations to the wider MSD team.
• Supporting the maintenance of laboratory resources, including calibration and maintenance of key equipment and stock management of reagents.

Skills

Bioprocessing

Laboratory techniques

Scientific reporting

Communication skills

Education

Biology/biochemistry degree

Lab training during degree/projects

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to turn your scientific knowledge into a career with real purpose?

Kedrion Biopharma UK is looking for a Bioprocessing Scientist to join our Global Manufacturing Science Development (GMSD) team in Elstree. This is an excellent opportunity for a Life Sciences graduate with practical laboratory experience, or an early-career scientist looking to take their next step within the biopharmaceutical industry.

You will gain hands-on experience across a variety of scientific projects, developing your technical knowledge while working with biopharmaceutical products derived from human blood plasma. These products are used in treatments for immunodeficiencies, coagulation disorders and critical care.

If you are curious, enthusiastic about laboratory science and ready to build a meaningful scientific career within a collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: If shortlisted, you must be available to attend an all-day assessment at our Elstree site on Monday 19 October 2026.

Location of role and assessment centre: Dagger Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6 3BX

What you will be doing

• Demonstrating competency across a broad range of bioprocessing techniques.
• Performing experimental work that progresses agreed MSD (R&D) projects.
• Reviewing and analysing experimental results and recommending next steps or optimisations.
• Communicating information clearly and logically through technical reports and presentations to the wider MSD team.
• Supporting the maintenance of laboratory resources, including the calibration and maintenance of key equipment and the management of stocks of key reagents and solutions.

What will help you succeed

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to deliver work to deadlines.
• The technical potential and willingness to develop within the role.
• Knowledge of protein purification and an understanding of proteins.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in a laboratory environment.

Education and practical experience

• A relevant degree, such as Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology or Biological Sciences
• Evidence of practical laboratory training gained during your degree and/or through scientific projects.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office packages.

What we offer

You will be supported in developing your skills through ongoing training and career opportunities.

• Employee assistance programme
• Benefits and discounts app
• Subsidised canteen

If you are interested in developing your scientific career within bioprocessing, we would welcome your application.