Downstream Process Engineer (Fixed Term Contract/Secondment 9 months)

WISE Campaign; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented professional for a site-based role in Worthing, focused on developing and scaling up processes for the extraction and purification of APIs and enzymes. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, applying scientific principles to meet project deliverables while ensuring the highest safety standards. The company values innovation and inclusivity, providing a supportive atmosphere for growth and development. Join a team where your contributions will directly impact the production of vital pharmaceuticals in a dynamic and evolving field.

Benefits

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Pension plan membership

Shares and savings programme

Annual bonus based on company performance

Qualifications

• Graduate qualification in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to innovate and collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop downstream process unit operations in a lab environment.
• Manage scale-up and technology transfer to manufacturing facilities.
• Analyze experimental data and present findings to teams.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Biochemical Engineering

Laboratory Safety

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Graduate qualification in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering

Job description

This is a site-based role at Worthing, within the Global Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) organisation.

As the successful role-holder, you will be responsible for developing, scaling up, commercialising, and troubleshooting downstream processes for the extraction and purification of small and large molecule APIs, intermediates, and enzymes from diverse engineered biology inputs.

We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued, and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.

We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.

Discover more about our company-wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSK

In this role, you will:

1. Apply scientific principles in a laboratory environment to develop downstream process unit operations to meet project deliverables.
2. Assess business cases and support the introduction of new processes and technologies to achieve project goals with a strong focus on manufacturability, sustainability, and quality.
3. Work collaboratively with analytical, cell line development, and upstream teams.
4. Manage the scale-up and technology transfer of downstream processes to pilot plant and commercial manufacturing facilities.
5. Analyze data generated in experimental work and present conclusions and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders across R&D and Global Supply Chain.
6. Adhere to and help maintain the highest levels of safety and good lab practice across the department.

Why you?

Qualifications & Skills:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills:

• Graduate qualification in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering, or equivalent.
• An understanding of safe and effective laboratory working.
• Ability to innovate and collaborate, working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational skills - able to plan, execute, and troubleshoot multiple tasks within the laboratory and office environment.
• Ability to proactively generate and critically review data for problem solving.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus but not required:

• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or process development.

About Worthing Manufacturing Site:

The Worthing site manufactures antibiotics. Please consider this when applying for this position.

Closing Date for Applications: 14th May 2025

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as it will not be available after the closure of the advert.

When applying, use the ‘cover letter’ or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies outlined above. This information will be used to assess your application.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company focused on vaccines, medicines, and immunology, investing in innovative technologies and core therapeutic areas. Our success depends on our people, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel valued.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage flexible working arrangements and provide adjustments for applicants who need them. For support, contact [e-mail] or call 0808 234 4391 (available 8:30am-12:00pm, Mon-Fri).

Note: GSK does not accept referrals from employment agencies without prior authorization. For US applicants, GSK may need to report expenses related to interviews, in accordance with federal and state transparency laws.