Research Scientist / Associate - Upstream Process Development

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing pharmaceutical company in Harrow, London, seeks a proactive Research Scientist/Associate for the Upstream Process Development team. Responsibilities include optimizing mammalian cell culture operations and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has experience with automated bioreactors, GLP/GMP knowledge, and a degree in Biological Sciences. This role offers competitive salary, bonus, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Holiday and pension schemes

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within biopharma, biotech, or contract research labs.
• Proactive, agile, and capable of working independently or in a team.
• Strong organizational skills to manage conflicting tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support cell culture operations, including revival, subculture, and media preparation.
• Analyze data such as cell density, viability, and metabolites.
• Design experiments and produce data summaries.

Skills

Automated bioreactors for mammalian cell culture

Upstream process development for biosimilars

GLP and GMP knowledge

IT and data analysis software proficiency

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

Degree, Masters, or PhD in Biological Sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Biopharma analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

Research Scientist / Associate – Upstream Process Development

Roles: Full-time, permanent

Location: Harrow, London

Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits

The Role:

We are seeking a proactive and methodical Research Scientist / Research Associate to join our growing Upstream Process Development team. You will support our cell culture operations, including revival, subculture, cryopreservation, and media preparation, while optimizing mammalian cell culture parameters using Ambr250 bioreactors and other advanced equipment. Your responsibilities will include inoculation, daily monitoring, data analysis, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

You will regularly analyze data such as cell density, viability, and metabolites, and maintain lab documentation including SOPs and risk assessments. You will also design experiments, produce data summaries, and participate in safety inspections and equipment maintenance. This role offers opportunities to collaborate with teams in the UK and abroad, contributing to our growth plans.

The Person:

• Experience in a similar role within biopharma, biotech, or contract research labs, with technical expertise in automated bioreactors for mammalian cell culture (e.g., Ambr250, small-scale bioreactors, 5-10 L bioreactors).
• Experience in upstream process development for biosimilars.
• Knowledge of GLP and GMP requirements.
• Understanding of therapeutic antibody/protein quality attributes.
• Proficiency in IT and data analysis software, including Microsoft Office and biopharma analysis tools.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with confidence working across different levels and cultures.
• Proactive, agile, and capable of working independently or in a team.
• Strong organizational skills to manage conflicting tasks and meet deadlines.
• Degree, Masters, or PhD in Biological Sciences or related field.

The Rewards:

We offer a competitive salary, bonus, holiday and pension schemes, along with ongoing training and development opportunities within a progressive, expanding business with a global reach.

How to Apply:

If you are interested and qualified, please complete your Candidate Profile on our careers site. The closing date is 03/08/2025. For more information, contact us at: [e-mail]

A Bit About Us:

Accord Healthcare Europe is a rapidly growing pharmaceutical company with a large market footprint across over 80 countries. We are committed to delivering affordable medicines worldwide and continuously improving our products and services. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in healthcare.