Downstream Scientist

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

Job summary

Talentmark is recruiting a Downstream Scientist for a 6-month contract at a client site in Speke, Merseyside, UK. The role focuses on planning and executing laboratory and pilot-scale studies, delivering downstream purification to support clinical programs, and providing technical expertise in downstream processing within development labs and pilot plants.

The ideal candidate holds a life science degree or equivalent experience, with industry exposure to biopharmaceutical downstream development

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant life science degree or have equivalent working experience.
• Some industry experience in biopharmaceutical downstream development or manufacturing.
• Early-career scientist ready to take technical ownership of processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute laboratory and pilot-scale studies through hands-on experimentation.
• Deliver downstream purification processes to support clinical programs and business milestones.
• Provide technical and operational expertise in downstream processing within development laboratories and pilot plant environments.
• Author high-quality technical reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain a high standard of GxP compliance during experimental execution and documentation.
• Support the maintenance and readiness of downstream laboratory equipment.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

GxP compliance

Data analysis

Education

Life science degree

Tools

FPLC

TFF

Depth filtration

Job description

Talentmark are recruiting for a Downstream Scientist to join a company in the animal health and pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 6 months initially. This role is site-based at our client's site 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

£15.38 to £20.51 per hour, depending on experience

Downstream 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.
• Provide technical and operational expertise in downstream processing within development laboratories and pilot plant environments.
• Author high-quality technical reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain a high standard of GxP compliance during experimental execution and documentation
• Support the maintenance and readiness of downstream laboratory equipment.

Your Background

• Hold a relevant life science degree or have equivalent working experience.
• Some industry experience in biopharmaceutical downstream development or manufacturing.
• This role is ideal for an early‑career scientist with downstream purification experience who is ready to take technical ownership of processes

Experience with the following would be an advantage

• FPLC Chromatography
• TFF
• Depth Filtration
• Process Scale Up
• JMP Data Analysis Software.

Familiarity with GxP Standards.

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