Senior Scientist - Bioprocessing R&D

GBHB Revvity Discovery Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Revvity is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Bioprocessing R&D team in Cambridge, UK. The role focuses on advancing CHO-based expression technologies for biotherapeutic production, tackling real‑world expression challenges and translating insights into commercial products for biopharma customers.

You will lead independent projects, evaluate new technologies, and collaborate across functions to drive platform differentiation while maintaining rigorous documentation and contributing to IP and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in life sciences with 5+ years postdoc or industry experience.
• Deep CHO cell line development knowledge including stable pools, single-cell cloning, and screening.
• Hands-on gene editing in mammalian cells, including targeted integration, knockout, and knock-in.
• Experience expressing diverse biologics, including difficult-to-express proteins.
• Strong molecular biology skills: Gibson, Golden Gate, PCR, qPCR, ddPCR.
• Experience DoE in experimental design.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems and work cross-functionally.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research projects to develop CHOSOURCE platform features for stable and transient expression applications.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and scientific trends to enhance platform performance.
• Apply gene editing to engineer host cell lines with enhanced production characteristics.
• Collaborate with peer senior scientists to drive cross‑functional problem-solving and advance platform capabilities.
• Maintain comprehensive laboratory documentation and develop standard operating procedures.
• Present clear, concise data at internal and external meetings.
• Support IP generation and regulatory documentation as needed for product commercialization.
• Foster collaborative relationships within the team and across Revvity departments.

Skills

CHO cell line development

Gene editing

Mammalian cell line engineering

Cloning (Gibson, Golden Gate)

PCR/qPCR/ddPCR

DoE (Design of Experiments)

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. in life sciences (molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology or genetics)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Scientist - Bioprocessing R&D

Location(s): Cambridge (UK)

About Us

Revvity is a developer and provider of end-to-end solutions designed to help scientists, researchers, and clinicians solve the world’s greatest health challenges. We pair the enthusiasm of an industry disruptor with the experience of a longtime leader. Our team of 11,000+ colleagues from around the globe are vital to our success and the reason we’re able to push boundaries in pursuit of better human health. Find your future at Revvity

Job Summary

Join Revvity's Bioprocessing R&D team as a Senior Scientist, where you will drive innovation in our CHOSOURCE Expression platform. This is a hands‑on, lab‑based product development role focused on advancing CHO‑based expression technologies for biotherapeutic production. You will tackle real‑world expression challenges, from optimizing productivity to enabling successful expression of diverse biologics and translating your findings into commercial products that empower biopharma customers worldwide. As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in shaping the scientific direction of the platform and contributing to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead independent research projects to develop and validate new CHOSOURCE platform features for both stable and transient expression applications, from experimental design through execution, analysis, and troubleshooting
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and scientific trends relevant to CHO‑based expression systems, proposing novel approaches to enhance platform performance and differentiation
• Apply gene editing technologies to engineer and develop novel host cell lines with enhanced production characteristics
• Collaborate with peer senior scientists to drive cross‑functional problem‑solving and advance platform capabilities
• Foster collaborative relationships within the team and across Revvity departments
• Maintain comprehensive laboratory documentation and develop standard operating procedures
• Present clear, concise data at both internal and external meetings
• Support IP generation and regulatory documentation as needed for product commercialization

Essential Competencies & Requirements

• Ph.D. in life science (molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology or genetics) with a minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral experience or industry experience in a relevant scientific field
• In-depth knowledge of CHO cell line development, including stable pool generation, single cell cloning, and clone screening
• Strong expertise in gene editing technologies with hands‑on experience in mammalian cell line engineering, including targeted integration, gene knockout, and knock‑in strategies
• Practical understanding of the challenges associated with expressing diverse biologics including difficult‑to‑express proteins and more complex biologics
• Advanced molecular biology skills, including expertise in diverse cloning methods (Gibson assembly, Golden Gate assembly), PCR, qPCR, and ddPCR
• Experience applying Design of Experiment (DoE) methodologies to experimental design
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems systematically
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross‑functional, fast‑paced environments
• Exceptional team collaboration skills with strong communication abilities and meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrated scientific curiosity with a proactive approach to knowledge development and a track record of translating research findings into tangible products

Join our team and help shape the future of biotherapeutic production technologies at Revvity. Revvity is a developer and provider of end-to-end solutions designed to help scientists, researchers, and clinicians solve the world’s greatest health challenges. We pair the enthusiasm of an industry disruptor with the experience of a longtime leader. Our team of 11,000+ colleagues from around the globe are vital to our success and the reason we’re able to push boundaries in pursuit of better human health. Find your future at Revvity