Process Technologist (Maternity Cover)

Centre for Process Innovation Limited; Redcar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation organization in the UK is seeking a technical role focusing on bioprocessing. The candidate should have a degree in a scientific or engineering discipline and experience in bioprocessing, specifically large-scale fermentation. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are required. The position offers up to 36 days of holiday and various benefits. Commencement of employment is conditional upon demonstrating the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Up to 36 days holiday

Life assurance and accident insurance schemes

Qualifications

• Foundation of technical knowledge and experience in bioprocessing.
• Practical work experience in industrial environments.
• Ability to apply scientific methods to business activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental requirements.
• Plan and execute pilot scale runs and report results.
• Act as primary technical contact for project teams.

Skills

Technical knowledge in bioprocessing

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in a Scientific/Engineering discipline

Master's degree in technology management

Job description

CPI helps make great ideas and inventions areality. We’re ateam of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.

Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products.

From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world abetter place.

Why this role is important for CPI’swork

Key tasks in the role will include (but are not limited to the below), please download the job description for full details available on the CPI careers page :

• Maintaining compliance with all relevant Safety, Health and Environmental ( SHE ), GMP , Data Integrity ( DI ), and quality requirements
• Setting up, planning and executing experimental/pilot scale runs ( 20 – 1000 L fermentations), analysing and reporting results to agreed standards
• Supporting the smooth transfer of processes from customer sites and CPI laboratories into larger-scale pilot fermentation facilities
• Acting as the primary technical contact within the pilot plant for Operations and Bioprocess Development teams
• Providing clearly documented records of technical data, methodologies, and decisions
• Maintaining and calibrating equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Communicating effectively with project managers, engineers, and operations teams to deliver project outcomes
• Presenting findings and contributing to reports, articles, and presentations to raise awareness of CPI ’s capabilities

The person we are seeking

The successful candidate will be educated to Degree level (or equivalent) in aScientific/Engineering discipline and;

• Possess foundation of technical knowledge and experience in bioprocessing, with evidence of technical problem solving
• Have practical, technical-based work experience gained in industrial environments
• Can demonstrate their ability to apply limited scientific/engineering methods to contribute to business activities
• Have strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in high-pressure environments

It would also be advantageous if the successful candidate was educated to master’s degree level (or equivalent) in technology management (or equivalent) and;

• Was amember of arelevant professional body.
• Had aworking knowledge of food safety regulations
• Had experience of large-scale (> 1000 L ) fermentation and working with non-scientific operations teams

What does CPI offeryou?

At CPI , we offer awide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:

• Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus aholiday purchasing scheme
• Life assurance and accident insurance schemes

CPI is an organisation based in the UK . Commencement of employment is conditional to demonstrating right to work in the UK , sponsorship may be available.