Protein Scientist

SRG; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Job summary

SRG is seeking a chemist/biochemist or PhD-level researcher to join its development team in Scotland. You will contribute to developing and transferring fit-for-purpose processes for customer projects within a growing contract manufacturing organisation.

The role offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including flexi-time, private healthcare and a bonus scheme. Strong scientific curiosity and collaborative mindset are valued.

Qualifications

• A degree or higher in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related science.
• Industry, academic, or research lab experience.
• Knowledge of process development and protein structure/function beneficial.
• Experience with protein purification techniques (Tangential Flow Filtration, AKTA, chromatography or filtration) advantageous.
• Knowledge of protein analytical techniques (UV/VIS, HPLC) useful.
• Experience in drug development/pharma/biotech environments desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform experiments, analysis and development for technology transfer and process development.
• Record, interpret and present data per regulatory and quality standards.
• Communicate with clients and internal teams to support project delivery.
• Follow lab procedures to ensure safe, high-quality work.
• Troubleshoot scaled-up processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across the business while complying with regulatory, quality and H&S requirements.

Job description

Are you a chemist, biochemist, graduate, PhD or postdoctoral researcher looking to take the next step in your scientific career? This is an excellent opportunity to join the development team of a successful and expanding contract manufacturing organisation based in the Central Belt of Scotland.

You’ll be joining at an exciting time of growth, working with a global name in its field and contributing to the development and transfer of fit-for-purpose processes for customer projects. The role offers a competitive salary alongside an excellent benefits package, including flexi-time, private healthcare and a bonus scheme.

What you’ll be doing:

• Planning and carrying out experiments, analysis and development work to support effective technology transfer and process development.
• Recording, interpreting and presenting data in line with relevant regulatory and quality standards.
• Communicating with clients and internal teams to support project delivery.
• Following laboratory procedures and protocols to ensure work is completed safely, effectively and to a high-quality standard.
• Troubleshooting scaled-up processes and supporting continuous improvement across development activities.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business while maintaining full compliance with regulatory, quality and health and safety requirements.

What we’re looking for:

• A degree or higher degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Relevant industry, academic or research experience in a laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of process development, protein structure and function would be beneficial.
• Experience with protein purification techniques such as Tangential Flow Filtration, AKTA, chromatography or filtration would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of protein analytical techniques, including UV/VIS and HPLC, would be useful.
• Experience in drug development, pharmaceutical or biotech environments would be desirable, but is not essential.

This role would suit someone with strong scientific curiosity, a practical approach to problem solving and an interest in applying their chemistry or biochemistry knowledge within a growing manufacturing environment. Candidates from industry, PhD or postdoctoral backgrounds will all be considered where they can demonstrate relevant technical knowledge and a proactive approach.