Scientist - Downstream

TN United Kingdom; Keele; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Scientist to join their team in Keele. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of new drug therapies, where your analytical skills will play a crucial role in supporting both in-house and contracted programs. You will engage in exciting projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining high standards of documentation. If you are passionate about making a difference in the health and well-being of people worldwide, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific field required.
• Practical lab experience in academic or industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute analytical assays within the MSAT team.
• Contribute to project planning and technology transfers.
• Maintain high standards in laboratory documentation.

Skills

Biology

Biotechnology

Biochemistry

Analytical Assays

Data Interpretation

Laboratory Skills

Project Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Biology

Degree in Biotechnology

Degree in Biochemistry

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For 75 years, Charles River employees have collaborated to assist in the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will significantly impact the health and well-being of people worldwide. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or another area, your skills will be vital to our work. In return, we’ll support your career development.

Job Summary

Our manufacturing site in Keele offers an opportunity for a Scientist.

Reporting to the Downstream Senior Scientist, the Scientist will plan and execute analytical assays supporting both in-house and contracted programs within the MSAT team, and develop or transfer analytical methods as assigned. The role also involves supporting broader processing activities within the MSAT team, including upstream, downstream, and molecular biology processes.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Contributing to project planning and technology transfers by estimating resources and schedules.
• Executing and completing assigned programs of work, ensuring timely delivery.
• Interpreting data and communicating results effectively.
• Assessing data impact and relevance to process development or production.
• Performing operations and procedures after appropriate training, maintaining training records.
• Assisting in the transfer/development of new techniques within the MSAT team and other departments.
• Generating study plans, technical reports, SOPs, and Batch Records.
• Participating in project teams and reporting work in meetings.
• Maintaining laboratory notebooks and documentation to high standards as per Charles River policies.
• Working within multidisciplinary teams across the Process Development Group.
• Providing training to less experienced staff.
• Leading project execution, process runs, and unit operations within their expertise using a multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in and leading investigation teams when required.

Skills and Experience:

• A degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or an equivalent scientific qualification.
• Practical laboratory or process experience in an academic or industrial setting.
• Strong organizational, planning, and contingency skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Proven practical skills and competency in their area of expertise.

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, stability, and lot release programs. We support clients throughout the biologic development cycle, from cell bank characterization to clinical and marketed products. We tailor solutions to meet client needs, supporting over 20,000 biologic testing reports annually and more than 200 licensed products.

About Charles River

Charles River is a CRO with a broad portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, supporting clients from target identification through preclinical development. We also provide clinical laboratory testing and manufacturing support. With over 20,000 employees across 110 facilities in more than 20 countries, we are positioned to leverage global resources and multidisciplinary expertise to solve our clients’ challenges. Our clients include pharmaceutical and biotech companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions worldwide.

We are committed to improving lives through our work. Our mission, scientific excellence, and purpose guide us daily. We are proud to have supported the development of 80% of FDA-approved drugs in the last five years.

At Charles River, we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to recruiting talent from all backgrounds.