R&D Scientist

BBI Solutions - Maine (Formerly Maine Biotechnology Services); Newport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm is looking for an R&D Scientist based in Newport to lead protein purification and analysis. This permanent, full-time role involves implementing innovative purification strategies and collaborating with strategic customers. Ideal candidates have a PhD or Master's in relevant fields and experience in the Life Science sector. The position offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary with Yearly Salary Reviews

5% Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Health Care Scheme

Global Employee Wellbeing Programme

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified Scientist with relevant degree.
• Experience in Life Science or medical industry.
• Knowledge in purification technologies for proteins.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in protein purification and analysis.
• Support implementation of NPD roadmap using purification strategies.
• Maintain precise records of development and batch performances.

Skills

Protein purification

Cell biology

Molecular biology

Biotechnology

Immunology

Biochemistry

Education

PhD/Master’s in cell biology, biotechnology, or immunology

Tools

ÄKTA systems

TFF systems

Job description

Vacancy Details

Vacancy Name: R&D Scientist

Vacancy No: VN877

Basis: Permanent

Duration: Full‑time

Work Location: Crumlin

BBI exists to help our customers create advances that improve health and save lives. We are seeking an R&D Scientist to join our team. This is a permanent, full‑time position based at our site in Crumlin. Join our team: advancing health, together.

Role

The R&D scientist leads a small team in protein purification and analysis at the CoE Recombinant Protein Expression and Purification. He/she will support the implementation of the NPD roadmap using purification strategies towards the development of recombinant proteins and antibodies. The candidate will be responsible for supporting the different value streams in collaboration with strategic customers.

Responsibilities

• Ability to be flexible with approach on recovery/purification of proteins from prokaryotic/eukaryotic expression systems for enzymes, antigens and antibodies with varying degrees of complexity.
• Demonstrated experience on cell harvest, lysis, TFF and chromatographic methods.
• Proof of concept demonstration, DOE and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate ability to scale up/tech transfer the processes to purify the biomolecules to homogeneity using scalable TFF and ÄKTA systems.
• Precise record maintenance of development and batch performances.
• Ability to prepare dossiers, SOP's and technical reports.
• Good written and oral communication including experience with project presentation to a broader audience.
• Ability to conduct/supervise all relevant in‑process analysis for batch performance and protein analytics.

Qualifications

• Qualified Scientist with a degree in cell biology, molecular biology, biotechnology or immunology (related subjects may also be acceptable).
• PhD/Master’s level.
• Experience in Life Science, IVD or medical industry.
• Experience in leading research projects.
• Knowledge and experience in cell biology, molecular biology, biotechnology, immunology, biochemistry.
• Purification technologies for proteins, including antigens, antibodies and enzymes.
• Ability to author SOP’s/reports.
• Experience in downstream purification and transfer to regular production.
• Experience with different systems (microbial, insect, mammalian).
• Physical chemistry and structural biology behind antibody and antigen interaction with each other and other biological molecules, particularly in immunological settings are advantageous.
• Recombinant protein services experience.

Recruitment Process

If this role sounds like it’s for you, click ‘apply’ today. Once we’ve received your application, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a call. On this call, we’ll be able to tell you a lot more about working here at BBI Solutions, how ‘a day in the life’ of this position looks and discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.

Internal employees applying for this vacancy and their manager are required to complete an internal transfer form. This must be completed fully and attached to the application along with CV and cover letter. As part of career development and succession planning, internal applicants will receive priority consideration initially; please ensure you apply within the initial two‑week period to support this.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary with Yearly Salary Reviews
• 5% Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)
• Private Health Care Scheme – including dental
• Global Employee Wellbeing Programme
• Reward and Recognition Programme
• Commitment to Career Development
• Generous Annual Leave Package
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer A Friend Scheme
• Subsidised Canteen
• Free Onsite Parking
• Electrical Vehicle Lease Scheme
• Electrical Charging Points
• State of the Art Facilities – Certified Centres of Excellence

About BBI

For more than 70 years, we’ve been perfecting reagents, both native and recombinant, to help IVD and life‑science teams turn breakthrough ideas into reliable, life‑saving advances. Great products are only the start. From troubleshooting tricky performance issues and customising reagents to meeting new regulatory standards, our scientists work to clear obstacles and accelerate progress. That’s why we continue to invest millions in new recombinant capabilities that help create diagnostics that improve health and save lives – in a more ethical and sustainable way than ever before.

Equal Opportunities

BBI is an equal‑opportunity employer and believes in fair treatment for all candidates. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We ask that all applicants complete an equal‑opportunity monitoring form on a voluntary basis; all submissions remain anonymous and will be used only for monitoring purposes, not for any recruitment decisions.

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