Upstream Process Scientist

Hyper Recruitment Solutions; Windsor; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd is recruiting for an Upstream Process Scientist to join a leading pharmaceutical company in Berkshire, UK. This role focuses on early-stage process development, optimisation, and technology transfer within a dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will hold an MSc or a BSc with industrial experience, have proven mammalian cell culture and biologics process development expertise, and be familiar with Ambr systems and bench-scale bioreactors.

Qualifications

• MSc in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bioprocess Engineering or related discipline, or BSc with relevant industrial experience.
• Proven industry experience in mammalian cell culture and biologics process development.
• Working knowledge of Ambr systems and/or laboratory-scale bioreactor systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute upstream process development studies with minimal supervision.
• Perform mammalian cell culture experiments using shake flasks, Ambr systems, and laboratory-scale bioreactors.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data using appropriate statistical approaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain accurate laboratory records.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Biologics process development

Statistical data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MSc in Biotechnology or related

BSc with industrial experience

Tools

Ambr systems

Laboratory-scale bioreactors

Job description

An exciting role awaits you as an Upstream Process Scientist to join a leading pharmaceutical company, based in Berkshire, UK. This position offers a unique chance to be at the forefront of early-stage process development, optimisation, and technology transfer within a dynamic and innovative team.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your duties as the Associate Scientist or Research Scientist will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1. As the Upstream Process Scientist, you will design, plan, and execute upstream process development studies with minimal supervision.

2. As the Upstream Process Scientist, you will perform mammalian cell culture experiments using shake flasks, Ambr® systems, and laboratory-scale bioreactors.

3. As the Upstream Process Scientist, you will analyse and interpret experimental data using appropriate statistical approaches.

4. As the Upstream Process Scientist, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain accurate laboratory records.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Upstream Process Scientist we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

1. MSc in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bioprocess Engineering, or related discipline, or BSc with relevant industrial experience.

2. Proven industry experience in mammalian cell culture and biologics process development.

3. A working knowledge and practical experience with Ambr® and/or laboratory-scale bioreactor systems.

This role is a 12-month contract with the potential to extend, providing you with the opportunity to work with advanced cell culture technologies, high-throughput platforms, and bioreactor systems ranging from microscale to pilot scale. You will be instrumental in developing scalable mammalian cell culture processes, performing process characterisation and troubleshooting studies, and supporting the delivery of innovative protein therapeutics.

If you are driven by scientific curiosity, possess strong problem-solving skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you. Join a team that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement while contributing to groundbreaking advancements in biologics.

Key Words:

Associate Scientist / Research Scientist / Upstream Process Sciences / Upstream Development / Biologics / Biopharmaceuticals / Mammalian Cell Culture / CHO Cell Culture / Therapeutic Protein Production / Process Development / Process Optimisation / Process Characterisation / Bioprocess Development / Technology Transfer / Scale-Up / Shake Flasks / Ambr / Ambr 15 / Ambr 250 / Laboratory Scale Bioreactors / Bench Scale Bioreactors / Fed-Batch Culture / Perfusion Culture / DoE / Design of Experiments / QbD / Quality by Design / Statistical Analysis / Data Analysis / Process Troubleshooting / Biotechnology / Bioprocess Engineering / Biochemical Engineering / Molecular Biology / Cell Biology / GMP / Data Integrity / Laboratory Automation / Scientific Documentation / Cross-Functional Collaboration / Drug Substance Development / Manufacturing Support

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements.