Senior Process Development Scientist

Hunter Selection; West of England, Portishead; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Share option scheme

Pension

25 days + bank holidays

Job summary

Hunter Selection is helping a Bristol-based biotech company recruit a Senior Process Development Scientist to advance mammalian cell culture processes for red blood cell products. The role involves developing and optimising production processes, maintaining quality records and ensuring GMP compliance in a cGMP environment.

You will work with bioreactors, downstream filtration, and analytical methods, supporting training of junior scientists and driving continuous improvement within manufacturing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in mammalian cell culture and process development.
• Experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical setting.
• Familiarity with GMP standards.
• Experience with bioreactors and downstream filtration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train other scientists.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve mammalian cell culture processes for growth and production of red blood cells.
• Create formulations to keep products stable and effective.
• Maintain accurate records to support quality and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure cell lines remain healthy.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated.
• Complete risk assessments.
• Help support and train other scientists.
• Stay updated on advancements in mammalian cell line research.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Process development

GMP

Analytical techniques

High-throughput screening

Automation

Tools

Laboratory bioreactors

Downstream filtration systems

Automation tools

Job description

Senior Process Development Scientist

Bristol

£48,000 - £52,000 + 25 + BH + private healthcare + share option scheme + Pension

Are you a Scientist with an interest in Mammalian cell culture? Are you looking to advance your career within a Bristol based niche company, which is at the forefront of market? Do you have experience process development within a pharmaceutical setting? If so, we want to hear from you!

The Role:

• Develop and improve MAMMALIAN cell culture processes for growing and producing red blood cells.
• Create formulations that help keep red blood cell products stable and effective.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support quality and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure cell lines remain healthy.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.
• Complete risk assessments.
• Help support and train other scientists.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in mammalian cell line research.

What we are looking for:

1. Minimum of 5 years' experience in mammalian cell culture and process development, gained within a Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical setting.
2. Familiarity with laboratory scale bioreactors and downstream filtration systems.
3. Familiarity with analytical techniques related to cell culture.
4. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
5. Strong understanding and experience of operating to a GMP standard
6. Familiarity with high-throughput screening methods and use of automation.

The Package:

• £48,000 - £52,000 Basic Salary
• 25 + BH
• Private healthcare
• Share option scheme
• Pension

Code: INDENM

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