Job Description
We are dedicated to advancing cancer treatment through innovative research and development. Our team is at the forefront of creating life-saving therapies, and we are looking for a passionate Protein Scientist to join us in our mission.
Role Overview:
As a Protein Scientist specializing in Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs), you will play a crucial role in laboratory experimentation to support the technology transfer, development, and manufacturing of cutting-edge cancer drugs. Your expertise will help us develop robust processes that meet GMP standards and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
Chief Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Laboratory work:
- Plan and carry out experiments and analysis, as outlined by the project lead, to ensure effective technology transfer and development of fit for purpose processes in line with customer requirements.
- Record all laboratory work in standard official notebooks and compile results and observations for incorporation into technical reports. Adhere to the relevant procedures.
- Client communication (as required) in a professional manner.
Quality:
- Follow laboratory procedures to ensure that the work is carried out safely, effectively, and to an appropriate quality standard.
- Follow protocols and procedures.
Manufacturing Support:
- Communicate with other technical personnel in PDev, ADev, QC and manufacturing to exchange information and results that are required to assist in progressing development work.
- Carry out manufacturing support for first time manufacturing operations, troubleshoot scaled-up processes and provide first-line technical support.
Housekeeping / ESH:
- Ensure the development laboratory and other associated areas are kept in control and in a compliant manner.
- Ensure safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
- Comply with COSHH and Risk assessments.
Training:
- Provide on the job training to new or inexperienced personnel in both laboratory procedures and equipment use.
Critical Tasks
- Ensure project timelines are met.
- Ensure accuracy of raw data and analytical interpretations.
- Identify opportunities for enhance efficiency, cost control and safety/development performance.
Key Result Areas & Measures (Quantitative/KPI/Qualitative)
- Provide experimental effort for development projects and assist project lead in data collation for presentation and reporting.
- Work within the operational and ESH guidelines of the company.
- Financial deliverables.
Requirements
- Protein modification and Conjugation Chemistry techniques.
- Background knowledge in protein structure / function.
- Background knowledge in organic chemistry.
- ADC / protein purification.
- Data interpretation.
- Writing and reporting laboratory work.
- Independent and analytical thinking.