Contract Downstream Processing Scientist - Speke

Talentmark; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentmark are recruiting for a Downstream Processing Scientist to join a company in the animal health and pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 6 months. This role is fully site-based in Speke, Merseyside.

The candidate will plan and execute laboratory and pilot-scale studies, deliver downstream purification processes, and apply statistical tools to analyse complex data while supporting equipment readiness. Familiarity with AKTA systems and GxP standards would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Laboratory and pilot-scale experiments hands-on.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical downstream development or manufacturing is preferred.
• Knowledge of AKTA FPLC and Unicorn software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute laboratory and pilot-scale studies through hands-on experimentation.
• Deliver downstream purification processes to support clinical programs and milestones.
• Utilise statistical tools to design, analyse, and interpret complex data sets.
• Provide technical and operational expertise in downstream processing.
• Support the maintenance and readiness of downstream laboratory equipment.

Skills

Hands-on experimentation

Laboratory techniques

Statistical data analysis

Education

Relevant scientific degree

Tools

AKTA chromatography

Unicorn software

Job description

Talentmark are recruiting for a Downstream Processing Scientist to join a company in the animal health and pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 6 months. This role is fully site-based in Speke, Merseyside.

The candidate will plan and execute laboratory and pilot-scale studies, deliver downstream purification processes, and apply statistical tools to analyse complex data while supporting equipment readiness. Familiarity with AKTA systems and GxP standards would be advantageous.