Downstream Processing Scientist

Talentmark; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentmark are recruiting 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.

You will plan and execute laboratory and pilot-scale studies, deliver downstream purification processes for clinical programs, and use statistical tools to interpret complex data. Entitlement to work in the UK is essential and a basic DBS check may be required.

Qualifications

• Hold a scientific degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical downstream development or manufacturing is preferred.
• Familiarity with downstream processing techniques is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute laboratory and pilot-scale studies with 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 support for downstream processing.
• Support readiness of downstream laboratory equipment.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Biopharmaceuticals

Downstream processing

Data analysis

Process scale up

Education

Relevant scientific degree

Tools

AKTA systems with Unicorn

GxP standards

Depth filtration

Process scale up

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.

Company

Our client specialises in animal health. They advance their vision of food and companionship, enriching life by developing innovative solutions that protect and enhance animal health.

Salary

From £15.38 to £20.51 ph PAYE

Rates are dependant upon experience

Downstream Processing Scientist Role

• Plan and execute laboratory and pilot-scale studies through hands‑on experimentation.
• Deliver downstream purification processes to support clinical programs and business 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.

Your Background

• Hold a relevant scientific degree, or have equivalent working experience.
• Some previous experience in biopharmaceutical downstream development or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with a range of techniques/systems such as the following would be an advantage:

Familiarity with a range of techniques/systems such as the following would be an advantage:

• FPLC Chromatography (AKTA systems with Unicorn Software)
• Familiarity with GxP Standards.
• Depth Filtration
• Process Scale Up

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK

Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check