Research And Development Scientist in Slough

Energy Jobline ZR; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment service is seeking a recent graduate for an R&D Scientist position in Slough. This 12-month role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Biochemistry or a related field and involves supporting various technological studies, ensuring efficiency in workflows and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have some laboratory experience and familiarity with protein processes.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years industry experience required.
• Experience with protein chemistry desirable.
• Previous laboratory experience in analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support design, planning, and execution of studies.
• Contribute to development and execution of high-throughput workflows.
• Execute studies according to established protocols.

Skills

Protein chemistry

Analytical techniques

Automated liquid handling systems

Data analysis

Mechanistic modelling or machine learning

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Biochemistry, Biology or Biotechnology

Job description

Job Description

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Job Description

Job Title: R&D Scientist – Global Biopharmaceutical

Contract: 12 months

Location: Slough

Salary: £17.61 per hour

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate in a biochemistry related degree looking for their first role in the industry. 0-2 years industry experience is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, planning, and execution of studies that contribute to technology or process/product development projects. Carry out experiments within defined scopes and timelines and analyze data to inform next steps. Delivery:
• Supports understanding of problem statements and study rationale to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Assists in the development and execution of high-throughput (HTP) workflows for process studies under supervision.
• Helps with setup and configuration of HTP equipment to enable reliable monitoring and data capture.
• Flags potential risks to study execution and contributes to identifying mitigation strategies.
• Contributes to the preparation of study plans and documentation in collaboration with senior team members.
• Executes HTP studies according to established protocols and timelines and performs preliminary data analysis to support process development.
• Participates in efforts to improve HTP workflows for efficiency and integration into broader development pipelines.
• Engages with cross-functional teams to provide purification support during technology implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters in Biochemistry, Biology or Biotechnology
• Experience with protein chemistry would be desirable.
• Previous laboratory experience in analytical techniques.
• Understanding of downstream processing or purification of proteins
• Handling of automated liquid handling systems
• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Mechanistic modelling or machine learning would be desirable

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