Senior Scientist - Bioassay Development

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering biotechnology firm in London is seeking a Senior Scientist – Bioassay Development to design and qualify in vitro potency assays for gene therapy products. The successful candidate will support clinical trials and provide technical expertise for regulatory submissions. Candidates should have extensive experience in bioassay development and a relevant degree in biological sciences. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field of gene therapies.

Qualifications

• Extensive industry experience in bioassay development and product characterisation.
• Practical experience with AAV cell-based assays.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Design and qualify in vitro potency assays for human clinical trials.
• Lead development and troubleshooting of bioassays.
• Collaborate with research and clinical teams for project delivery.
• Provide technical expertise for regulatory submissions.

Skills

Bioassay development

Product characterization

AAV cell-based assay development

GMP practices

Education

Relevant degree in biological sciences

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a leading gene therapy company based in London, UK, seeking a Senior Scientist – Bioassay Development. This role offers the chance to work with a pioneering organisation focused on advancing gene therapies.

As the Senior Scientist – Bioassay Development, you will play a critical role in the development and application of in vitro potency assays for gene therapy products, particularly those involving AAV.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and qualify in vitro potency assays suitable for product release for human clinical trials.
• Lead the development, execution, training, and troubleshooting of bioassays, ensuring high standards of laboratory practices.
• Collaborate closely with research, clinical teams, and external collaborators to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support the Regulatory team by providing technical expertise for regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in biological sciences.
• Extensive industry experience in bioassay development and product characterisation, particularly for gene therapy products.
• A working knowledge and practical experience with AAV cell-based assay development, including infectivity, relative infectivity, expression, and functional assays.

Key Words: Principal Scientist / Bioassay Development / Gene Therapy / AAV / Potency Assays / Biotechnology / Analytical Development / Cell Culture / GMP / Regulatory Submissions / London / Bioanalytical

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the Life Science sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.