R&D Scientist - Protein Purification

Merck Group; Livingston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group in Livingston, UK is seeking an experienced R&D Scientist to support reagent development and manufacturing under cgmp and ISO standards. You will contribute to protein expression, fermentation, purification, and immunoassay development to meet product specifications.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work independently in a regulated laboratory environment. This position offers opportunities to advance scientific skills within Healthcare, Life

Qualifications

• Degree with 2+ years lab experience, or MSc with 1+ year, or PhD in Life Sciences.
• Experience in protein expression systems, purification, immunoassays, and molecular biology techniques.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform fermentation, expression, purification, and immunoassays.
• Develop and control method design for products and projects.
• Analyze verification testing data to ensure specifications.
• Maintain cgmp and ISO compliance in lab procedures and documents.
• Contribute ideas to improve laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Provide customer support and direct communication.
• Support the Quality Management System for FDA, IVD and ISO requirements.
• Assist in timely closure of non-conformances and corrective actions.

Skills

Protein expression

Protein purification

Immunoassays

Molecular biology techniques

Independent work

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

BSc Life Sciences

MSc Life Sciences

PhD Life Sciences

Tools

HPLC

FPLC

ELISA

SDS-PAGE

Liquid chromatography

Job description

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics.

Your Role:

Working as an R&D Scientist at our Livingston site, you will perform laboratory operations supporting reagent development and manufacturing in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include protein expression, fermentation, purification, filtration, and immunoassay development.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform laboratory operations such as fermentation, protein expression, protein purification, and immunoassays (eg, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, liquid chromatography)
• Develop and control method design for new products and contract manufacturing projects
• Collect, analyze, and interpret verification testing data to ensure products meet all specifications
• Develop and update lab procedures and manufacturing documents to maintain cGMP and ISO compliance
• Contribute ideas to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes, and equipment
• Provide customer support and direct customer communication
• Support the Quality Management System to meet FDA, IVD and ISO requirements
• Assist in timely closure of non-conformances and corrective/preventative actions

Who you Are:

• BSc in a Life Sciences discipline with 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience, OR MSc with 1+ year of relevant experience, OR PhD in a Life Science discipline
• Experience in protein expression systems, protein purification (eg, HPLC, FPLC), immunoassays, and molecular biology techniques, with a preference for protein experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Can work independently and well in a team setting

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in regulated environments (eg, GMP, ISO13485 and/or FDA filings)
• Good organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once and troubleshoot experimental design problems

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