Downstream Scientist – Biopharma Purification & Pilot Scale

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 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