Senior Biochemical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Biochemical Engineer to join their innovative team in Oxfordshire. This role involves designing and optimizing bioreactor processes, developing experimental protocols, and collaborating with a cross-functional team to advance cutting-edge bioprocess technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bioprocess development, including experience with small-scale bioreactor platforms and analytical techniques. Join a forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of the cultivated meat industry, where your expertise will contribute to groundbreaking advancements in biomanufacturing and cell culture technologies.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of bioprocess development experience or a PhD in a related field.
• Experience with small-scale bioreactor platforms and mammalian cell culture.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize pilot-scale bioreactor processes.
• Develop experimental protocols and uphold health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product commercialization.

Skills

Bioprocess development

Small-scale bioreactor platforms

Mammalian cell culture

Analytical techniques

Data analysis (Python, R, MATLAB)

CAD

Technical development and scale-up of bioprocesses

3D culture systems

Perfusion bioreactor systems

Membrane characterization

Education

PhD in biochemical engineering or related discipline

3 years of bioprocess development experience

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

CAD software

Job description

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Senior Biochemical Engineer, Oxfordshire

Client:

Cpl Life Sciences

Location:

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Biochemical Engineer

Salary up to: 70k

Onsite

Locations: Oxfordshire

Key Skills:

Bioprocess development experience and small-scale bioreactor platforms.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Designing, developing, and optimising end-to-end pilot-scale bioreactor processes.
2. Developing and enabling technologies to facilitate scale-up.
3. Select, implement, and develop experimental protocols and SOPs.
4. Assist in drafting risk assessments and upholding health and safety standards.
5. Design, plan, and execute R&D studies in line with project deliverables and timelines.
6. Analysing and summarising experimental results and sharing insights with the team.
7. Working with the cross-functional team to advance and commercialise products and services.
8. Stay updated with the latest technologies and literature to spot opportunities for process developments.
9. Shared responsibility for out-of-hours bioprocess operation.

You should have:

1. Enthusiasm, curiosity, and drive.
2. At least 3 years of bioprocess development experience in industry or a PhD in biochemical engineering, bioprocessing, biomanufacturing, or a related discipline.
3. Experience with small-scale bioreactor platforms.
4. Experience with mammalian cell culture and analytical techniques.
5. Proven experience in cell culture.
6. Familiarity with 3D culture systems.
7. Experience with CAD.
8. Data analysis with non-Excel tools (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB).
9. Experience with PFDs, P&IDs, and HAZOP analysis.
10. Experience with perfusion bioreactor systems.
11. Experience with hollow fibre membrane bioreactors.
12. Experience with membrane characterisation.
13. Experience in muscle or fat biology, cell metabolism and development.
14. Knowledge of the cultivated meat industry.
15. Technical development and scale-up of bioprocesses.