Upstream Bioprocess Scientist

NextLink Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NextLink Group in Slough, United Kingdom, is seeking an Associate Scientist / Research Scientist to strengthen our Upstream Process Sciences team. The role focuses on early-stage biologics process development, optimisation, and technology transfer using mammalian cell culture platforms.

You will contribute to process characterisation, DoE-based studies, and data-driven decision making, while working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver scalable bioprocess solutions for therapeutic proteins.

Qualifications

• MSc in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Bioprocess Engineering or related field (or BSc with relevant industrial experience).
• Experience in mammalian cell culture and biologics process development.
• Experience operating Ambr and/or laboratory-scale bioreactor systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute upstream process development studies.
• Apply DoE and statistical approaches to process optimization and characterization.
• Perform mammalian cell culture experiments using shake flasks, Ambr, and lab-scale bioreactors.
• Support scale-up, tech transfer, and manufacturing support activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain accurate lab records.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

DoE and statistics

Problem solving

Communication

Automation and data management

Education

MSc in Biotechnology or related field

BSc with industrial experience

Tools

Ambr systems

Laboratory-scale bioreactors

Job description

NextLink Group in Slough, United Kingdom, is seeking an Associate Scientist / Research Scientist to strengthen our Upstream Process Sciences team. The role focuses on early-stage biologics process development, optimisation, and technology transfer using mammalian cell culture platforms.

You will contribute to process characterisation, DoE-based studies, and data-driven decision making, while working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver scalable bioprocess solutions for therapeutic proteins.