Research And Development Scientist

Nexia; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist biotechnology organization in the UK is seeking a Development Scientist to join their multidisciplinary team. This role will focus on developing and validating analytical methods crucial for biological product development. Applicants should have a degree in chemistry or biochemistry and hands-on experience in ELISA and HPLC techniques. This position offers a chance to influence product development from the ground up and goes beyond routine testing, making it an exciting opportunity for analytical scientists.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification in chemistry, biochemistry or a related life science discipline.
• Industry experience in analytical or development focused laboratory roles.
• Strong hands on experience with ELISA development and validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analytical methods to support biological product development.
• Design and run ELISA based assays for various testing.
• Perform HPLC and related chromatographic techniques for assessment.

Skills

Experience with ELISA development and validation

Practical working knowledge of HPLC

Confidence with protein chemistry and wet lab methods

Detail-oriented and methodical approach

Education

Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related life science discipline

Job description

Development Scientist

We are working with a specialist biotechnology organisation developing complex biological products within a regulated R&D environment. This is a hands on development role with a strong focus on analytical and biochemical method development, validation and product characterisation.

You will sit within a multidisciplinary development team and play a key role in building, improving and validating analytical methods that directly support product development and progression.

What you will be doing

• Developing, optimising and validating analytical methods to support biological product development
• Designing and running ELISA based assays for characterisation, release and stability testing
• Performing HPLC and related chromatographic techniques for purity, identity and consistency assessment
• Applying wet chemistry and protein chemistry techniques across development studies
• Troubleshooting methods and improving robustness, reproducibility and performance
• Analysing data, interpreting results and feeding conclusions into development decisions
• Writing and reviewing protocols, validation reports and technical documentation in line with quality requirements
• Supporting technology transfer, method handover and cross functional development activities

What we are looking for

• Degree or higher qualification in chemistry, biochemistry or a related life science discipline
• Industry experience in analytical or development focused laboratory roles
• Strong hands on experience with ELISA development and validation
• Practical working knowledge of HPLC and associated analytical techniques
• Confidence working with protein chemistry and wet lab methods
• Experience operating within regulated or quality driven environments
• Detail oriented, methodical approach with a problem solving mindset

Why this role

This is a true development position where analytical science sits at the centre of decision making. You will have ownership of methods, exposure to real product development and the opportunity to influence how assays and techniques are built from the ground up.

If you want a role that goes beyond routine testing and gives you genuine technical responsibility, this one is worth a conversation.