Process Development Scientist

TN United Kingdom; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract manufacturing company in Scotland is seeking a chemist or biochemist to join their development team. This role involves planning experiments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with various teams. The company offers a competitive salary, flexi-time, private healthcare, and a bonus scheme, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals in the field.

Benefits

Flexi-time

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to a higher degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry with relevant industry experience.
• Experience in drug development is desirable.
• Background knowledge in process development and protein structure is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out experiments and analysis for technology transfer.
• Record and interpret data in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Communicate and collaborate with other teams.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Higher degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry

Tools

HPLC

Chromatography

Tangential Flow Filtration

Job description

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SRG are looking for a chemist or biochemist to join the development team within an expanding and successful contract manufacturing company in the Central Belt of Scotland.

Competitive salary and extensive benefits package on offer including flexi-time, private healthcare, and a bonus scheme.

This is a really exciting time to join the company, which is a global name in its field and is growing further due to continued success.

The Role:

• Plan and carry out experiments and analysis to ensure effective technology transfer and development of fit-for-purpose processes in line with customer requirements.
• Record and interpret data in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Client communication.
• Follow laboratory procedures to ensure that the work is carried out safely, effectively, and to an appropriate quality standard.
• Follow protocols and procedures.
• Communicate and collaborate with other teams in the business.
• Troubleshoot scaled-up processes.
• Complete all work in compliance with regulatory and health and safety regulations.

Requirements:

• Educated to a higher degree or degree level in Chemistry/Biochemistry with relevant industry experience.
• Experience in drug development is desirable but not essential.
• Background knowledge in process development and protein structure and function would be beneficial.
• Protein purification experience such as Tangential Flow Filtration, AKTA, Chromatography, or Filtration would be beneficial.
• A sound knowledge of protein analytical techniques such as UV/VIS and HPLC.

While previous experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry in a similar role is very desirable, high-achieving graduates, PhDs, or postdocs with relevant knowledge of the above will also be considered.