Downstream Process Scientist

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Downstream Process Scientist to contribute to the development of purification processes for antibody-based therapeutics. This role is crucial in advancing bioprocessing technologies within a leading Pharmaceutical company in the Berkshire area. You will engage in purification process development experiments, evaluate new technologies, and apply analytical techniques while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. This 12-month contract offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation in the biopharmaceutical sector. If you have a relevant degree and experience in DSP sciences, this is a fantastic chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Biologics or related discipline required.
• Proven industry experience in bioprocess or DSP sciences role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake purification process development experiments.
• Assist with evaluation of new bioprocess purification technologies.
• Communicate findings to a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Purification process development

Analytical techniques

Communication skills

HPLC

AKTA Purification

Ultrafiltration techniques

Education

Relevant degree in Biologics

MSc

BSc

Tools

AKTA Pure

AKTA Unicorn

AKTA AVANT

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Role Overview

We are currently looking for a Downstream Process (DSP) Scientist to join a leading Pharmaceutical company based in the Berkshire area. As the Downstream Process (DSP) Scientist you will be responsible for contributing to the development of downstream processes for the recovery and purification of antibody-based therapeutics.

Please note this is a 12 month contract with likely extension.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. As the Downstream Process (DSP) Scientist, you will be responsible for undertaking purification process development experiments for fundamental understanding of individual unit operation.
2. As the Downstream Process (DSP) Scientist you will assist with the evaluation of new bioprocess purification technologies.
3. As the Downstream Process (DSP) Scientist you will identify and utilise appropriate analytical techniques.
4. As the Downstream Process (DSP) Scientist you will effectively communicate findings to multi-disciplinary team.
5. As the Downstream Process (DSP) Scientist you will have a working knowledge and practical experience with HPLC, AKTA Purification and Ultrafiltration techniques. Knowledge of bioreactors is not essential but would be advantageous.

Role Requirements

1. Relevant degree in a Biologics or related discipline. Please note this is an Associate Scientist level, so PhD candidates are overqualified.
2. Proven industry experience (ideally 12 months for example placement year) in a bioprocess / Downstream Process / DSP sciences role.
3. A working knowledge and practical experience with HPLC, AKTA Purification and Ultrafiltration techniques. Knowledge of bioreactors is not essential but would be advantageous.

Key Words: Downstream Process Sciences / Downstream Process Development / DSP / Bioprocess / Bioprocessing / Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Berkshire / MSc / BSc / AKTA Pure / AKTA Unicorn / AKTA AVANT / AKTA Purification / Purification / Biologics / Antibodies