Cell Scientist – GMP Bioassay & Cell Culture

Intertek; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek in Manchester is seeking a Cell Scientist to join our biopharmaceutical testing team. You will perform cell-based bioassays and contribute to method development within a GMP-accredited laboratory.

You will develop expertise in cell culture, data reporting and documentation while collaborating with experienced colleagues to support long-term client projects and ensure high-quality results.

Qualifications

• BSc, MSc or PhD in Biology, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Hands-on experience in cell culture, cell banking or cell-based assays.
• Experience in, or understanding of, GMP or GLP regulated environments.
• Good practical lab skills with data generation, interpretation and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to organise workload and work across multiple projects independently.
• Flow cytometry experience is advantageous.
• Experience in method development or validation, ideally per ICH Q2.

Responsibilities

• Perform cell culture, cell banking and cell-based bioassay activities in accordance with procedures.
• Generate, interpret and document analytical data to GMP-regulated quality standards.
• Support routine analysis and contribute to method development, optimization and validation.
• Work with potency assay endpoints such as proliferation, death and receptor binding.
• Apply experience in flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR or ddPCR where appropriate.
• Plan and deliver lab work across multiple long-term client projects.
• Investigate technical issues and review literature for problem-solving.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with quality, safety, COSHH, GMO and SHE requirements.
• Communicate progress and results clearly to colleagues and clients and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Cell culture

Cell banking

Cell-based assays

GMP/GLP experience

Data reporting

Documentation

Collaboration

Workload management

Flow cytometry

Method development/validation

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in Biology or Chemistry

Job description

Intertek in Manchester is seeking a Cell Scientist to join our biopharmaceutical testing team. You will perform cell-based bioassays and contribute to method development within a GMP-accredited laboratory.

You will develop expertise in cell culture, data reporting and documentation while collaborating with experienced colleagues to support long-term client projects and ensure high-quality results.