Scientist

Bio Products Laboratory; Elstree; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kedrion Biopharma UK in Elstree is seeking a Bioprocessing Scientist to join the Global Manufacturing Science Development team. This early-career opportunity offers hands-on laboratory experience with biopharmaceutical products derived from human plasma, supporting multiple projects and contributing to technical knowledge in bioprocessing.

The role is ideal for a Life Sciences graduate with practical laboratory training, aiming to develop within a collaborative team in a biopharmaceutical

Qualifications

• Degree in Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biosciences or a related discipline.
• Practical laboratory training gained through your degree and/or scientific projects.
• Knowledge of protein purification and an understanding of proteins.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office packages. Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive and organised approach with the ability to deliver work to deadlines.
• Technical potential and willingness to develop within the role.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competency across a broad range of bioprocessing techniques.
• Perform experimental work that progresses Manufacturing Science Development (R&D) projects.
• Review and analyse experimental results and recommend next steps or optimisations.
• Communicate information clearly and logically through technical reports and presentations to the wider Manufacturing Science Development team.
• Support the maintenance of laboratory resources.
• Support the calibration and maintenance of key equipment. Manage stocks of key reagents and solutions.
• Contribute to scientific projects that develop technical knowledge and experience within bioprocessing.
• Work as part of a collaborative Manufacturing Science Development team.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Protein purification

Health & safety

MS Office

Communication

Education

Biology/Bioscience degree

Job description

Kedrion Biopharma UK is looking for a Bioprocessing Scientist to join our Global Manufacturing Science Development team in Elstree. This is an excellent opportunity for a Life Sciences graduate with practical laboratory experience, or an early-career scientist looking to take the next step within the biopharmaceutical industry.

You will gain hands-on experience across a variety of scientific projects, developing your technical knowledge while working with biopharmaceutical products derived from human blood plasma. These products are used in treatments for immunodeficiencies, coagulation disorders and critical care.

If you are curious, enthusiastic about laboratory science and ready to build a meaningful scientific career within a collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

The role is based at Dagger Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6 3BX.

If shortlisted, you must be available to attend an all-day assessment at our Elstree site on Monday 19 October 2026.

What you'll do

• Demonstrate competency across a broad range of bioprocessing techniques.
• Perform experimental work that progresses agreed Manufacturing Science Development (R&D) projects.
• Review and analyse experimental results and recommend next steps or optimisations.
• Communicate information clearly and logically through technical reports and presentations to the wider Manufacturing Science Development team.
• Support the maintenance of laboratory resources.
• Support the calibration and maintenance of key equipment.Manage stocks of key reagents and solutions.
• Contribute to scientific projects that develop technical knowledge and experience within bioprocessing.
• Work as part of a collaborative Manufacturing Science Development team.

Qualifications and need-to-know

• Degree in Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biosciences or a related discipline.
• Practical laboratory training gained through your degree and/or scientific projects.
• Knowledge of protein purification and an understanding of proteins.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office packages.Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive and organised approach with the ability to deliver work to deadlines.
• Technical potential and willingness to develop within the role.