Biotech Research Scientist: Fermentation & Process Development

Croda; Daresbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension scheme

25 days paid holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Share plans

Generous parental leave

Retail platform benefits

Free car parking on Croda sites

Job summary

Croda at Daresbury is seeking a Research Scientist to support the development of sustainable biotechnology-based products using fermentation, working across laboratory research, process development, analytical collaboration and scale-up activities.

You will design and run experiments, analyse data and communicate findings, with opportunities to work with synthetic biology, downstream processing, analytics and application teams in a site-based role.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioprocess Engineering or a related Life Sciences discipline.
• Experience working in laboratory-based biotechnology, fermentation or bioprocess development activities.
• Ability to independently plan and execute experiments, analyse data and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and optimisation of upstream processes for biotechnology-derived materials and sustainable products.
• Design, perform and document laboratory experiments, including data analysis and technical interpretation.
• Work closely with synthetic biology, downstream processing, analytics and application teams to support integrated product development activities.
• Contribute to process development, scale-up and technology transfer support activities.
• Participate in technical discussions, project reviews and presentation of scientific findings.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and actively support SHE and compliance requirements within the laboratory environment.

Skills

Biotechnology

Experiment design

Data analysis

Communication of findings

Collaborative mindset

SHE/documentation

Adaptability

Education

Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Bioprocess Engineering degree

Tools

Fermentation equipment

Analytical techniques

Job description

Croda at Daresbury is seeking a Research Scientist to support the development of sustainable biotechnology-based products using fermentation, working across laboratory research, process development, analytical collaboration and scale-up activities.

You will design and run experiments, analyse data and communicate findings, with opportunities to work with synthetic biology, downstream processing, analytics and application teams in a site-based role.