Scientist - Downstream

Microbial Solutions | Charles River; Keele; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the life sciences sector is seeking a dedicated Scientist to join their team in Keele. This role involves planning and executing analytical assays, contributing to project planning, and ensuring high standards in laboratory practices. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a crucial role in the development and transfer of analytical methods while supporting various processing activities. If you're passionate about making a significant impact on health outcomes and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant scientific field is essential.
• Experience in laboratory or process settings is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute analytical assays for MSAT team.
• Interpret data and communicate results effectively.
• Maintain high standards in laboratory documentation.

Skills

Biology

Biotechnology

Biochemistry

Analytical Assays

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Biology

Degree in Biotechnology

Degree in Biochemistry

Job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

Our manufacturing site in Keele is offering an opportunity for a Scientist. Reporting to the Downstream Senior Scientist, the Scientist will be responsible for the planning and execution of analytical assays to support in-house and contracted programmes within the MSAT team, and the development or transfer of analytical methods as assigned. The scientist will also support wider processing activities within the MSAT team (upstream, downstream, and molecular biology).

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Contribute to project planning and technology transfers by estimating required resources and schedules.
2. Execute and complete assigned programmes of work, ensuring timely delivery.
3. Interpret data and communicate results effectively through verbal and written reports.
4. Assess the impact and relevance of data to process development or production.
5. Ensure all operations are performed after appropriate training, with documentation maintained and updated regularly.
6. Assist in the transfer and development of new techniques or processes within the MSAT team and other areas.
7. Generate study plans, technical reports, SOPs, and Batch Records as assigned.
8. Participate in project teams and report work in meetings.
9. Maintain high standards in laboratory notebooks and documentation as per company policies.
10. Work within multidisciplinary teams across all areas of the Process Development Group.
11. Provide training to less experienced staff in techniques where competency has been attained.
12. Lead the execution of projects, process runs, and unit operations within their skill area.
13. Participate in and lead investigation teams as required.

Skills and Experience

1. A degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or equivalent scientific qualification.
2. Practical laboratory or process experience in an academic or industrial setting.
3. Strong organizational, planning, and contingency skills.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
5. Practical expertise in their area of specialization, with high levels of organization and planning.

About Biologics Testing Solutions

With over 50 years of experience, Charles River's Biologics group offers services such as contamination testing, protein characterization, bioassays, viral clearance, and stability programs, supporting clients throughout the biologic development cycle.

About Charles River

Charles River is a global early-stage contract research organization supporting clients from target identification to preclinical development, with over 20,000 employees across 110 facilities worldwide. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and aim to improve health outcomes worldwide.