Scientist – Biopharmaceutical Process and Technical Transfer

TN United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Scientist to support biopharmaceutical processes and technical transfers in Lincoln. This role involves hands-on technical leadership, working with complex equipment and processes to enhance production efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optimize operations while contributing to innovative projects. With a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, this position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will significantly impact the company's mission. Join a team dedicated to excellence in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and make a difference in the industry.

Benefits

4 weeks paid vacation

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan repayment program

Great health benefits

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Cell culture and Biopharmaceutical Process Development.
• Strong background in troubleshooting and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Support tech transfers of late-stage products across manufacturing facilities.
• Conduct complex troubleshooting for bio-process equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Cell culture

Biopharmaceutical Process Development

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry

Master’s degree in Biochemistry

Tools

Bioreactor processes

Digital tools for process monitoring

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28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Zoetis is the world’s largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals.

At Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Our plant has been recognized as one of the Nebraska’s Safest Companies, with a long-standing presence in the Lincoln community. We are a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow.

Benefits Include:

4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.

401(k) match with company profit sharing.

Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.

Great Health, personal, and family benefits.

Position Summary

Enable Zoetis’ mission to serve customers by supporting robust processes and innovative technologies using our scientific and engineering expertise.

The role of the upstream bioprocess scientist will provide technical support for complex equipment, Biopharmaceutical and Viral processes. Experience in design, qualification, operation, maintenance and improvement of biopharmaceutical equipment and processes will be required to support day to day manufacturing activities as well as to lead process improvement projects and technical transfers. The candidate is expected to work hands-on while providing strong technical leadership and partnering with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, equipment engineering, research and development, and process scientists to produce clinical supply and work toward commercial licensure. The position will require a high degree of autonomy in the discipline and work with colleagues in cell culture, bacteriology, virology, formulation, and bioanalytical science. To be successful this position will require hands on experience in mammalian bioreactor processes for efficient production of biotherapeutic proteins and a working knowledge of related bioprocessing operations.

Hours: 1st shift 7:15am – 3:45pm.

Position Responsibilities

• Applies advanced and diverse science and engineering principles to the design and implementation of major system modifications, process and/or capital projects.
• Support clinical and commercial tech transfers of late-stage Zoetis products from laboratories and across manufacturing facilities.
• Represent drug-substance manufacturing and provide input to development teams.
• Develop, analyze, and present interpretations of process data for operational issues of significant scope and complexity.
• Perform complex troubleshooting to assess and correct bio-process equipment malfunctions.
• Conduct process monitoring and provide technical troubleshooting using sophisticated digital tools. Using this analysis, identify and implement process improvements that lead to yield and capacity improvements.
• Model commercial bioreactor processes at bench scale as a tool for investigations, tech-transfers, and process improvements
• Serve as a subject matter expert of Biopharmaceutical operations including single-use technologies, media and buffers, and commercial scale bioreactors.
• Author protocols, study reports, SOPs, and other documents in support of process changes/optimization.
• Provide technical guidance and lead investigations for process related deviations and operational excellence projects.
• Work within a cGMP environment and maintaining regulatory and quality compliance.
• Investigate process deviations and conduct root-cause analysis for implementing corrective and preventive actions following cGMP change control.

Education and Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biology or Biochemical Engineering
• 2 – 5 years of Cell culture, Viral or Biopharmaceutical Process Development experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Biology or Biochemical Engineering
• 5+ years Biopharmaceutical Process Development experience related to upstream biopharmaceutical process development, scale-up principles, and manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals (cGMP)

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

• Background in biopharmaceutical tech transfer into commercial facilities
• In depth knowledge of cell culture and purification processes/ equipment
• Demonstrated decision-making experience.
• Strong academic and applied experience in science and / or engineering, troubleshooting, and problem solving.
• Independently motivated with successful ability to multi-task and work in teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication with experience with technical writing and presentations.
• Process optimization and change control experience.
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, and EU regulatory systems desired.
• Strong technical/analytical skills and possess a high degree of personal motivation.
• Strong commitment to product quality, continuous improvement and working knowledge of RFT (Right First Time) and Lean principles.
• Strong commitment to customer service.

Physical Position Requirements

• Lifting
• Travel to domestic and international sites may be required