Research Scientist

Fossepark; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,174,000 - 82,766,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentmark seeks a Research Scientist to join a global biopharmaceutical company on a 12-month contract. The role is site based in Slough and focuses on developing upstream biologics processes, with hands-on mammalian cell culture, DoE, and scale-up activities. DBS check may be required and entitlement to work in the UK is essential.

The position offers PAYE at 22.40 per hour or Umbrella at 30.81 per hour, working in a GMP-compliant environment to deliver high-quality data and reports.

Qualifications

• Relevant science degree in biotechnology, cell biology or related field.
• Hands-on mammalian cell culture experience, CHO preferred.
• Experience with Am systems or lab-scale bioreactors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run lab studies to improve upstream biologics processes.
• Apply DoE methods to test and optimize processes.
• Perform mammalian cell culture work and scale-up activities.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

DoE (Design of Experiments)

Lab-scale bioreactors

GMP compliance

Problem-solving

Education

Biology/biotechnology or related science degree

Tools

Am systems

Bioreactors

Job description

Research Scientist Jobs in Slough, UK at Talentmark

Position: Research Scientist – 17981 (3)
Talentmark are recruiting for an Research Scientist to join a global pharmaceutical company on a contract basis initially for 12 months. This role is site based in Slough.

Company:

Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology now and into the future.

Salary:

From 22.40 per hour PAYE or 30.81 per hour Umbrella

Research Scientist Role:

• Plan and carry out lab studies to develop and improve upstream biologics processes.
• Use Design of Experiments (DoE) methods to test and fine-tune new processes.
• Run mammalian cell culture work using shake flasks, Am systems and small-scale bioreactors.
• Support scale-up work, troubleshooting and moving processes into manufacturing.
• Analyse results and write clear reports, protocols and presentations for the team.
• Work closely with other departments and keep accurate lab records in line with GMP and quality standards.

Your Background:

• A relevant science degree (e.g. biotechnology, biochemical engineering, molecular or cell biology) or a BSc with relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, ideally CHO cells, for producing protein-based medicines.
• Experience using Am systems or lab-scale bioreactors.
• Good understanding of scale-up principles and using data or statistics to assess processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and awareness of GMP and data integrity requirements.

Company:

Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology now and into the future.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Title: Research Scientist

Company: Talentmark

Location: Slough, UK