Process Development Scientist

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Biopharma Downstream Process Development Scientist for a contract role with a leading multinational client based in Speke.

This is an exciting opportunity to join dynamic process team responsible for development of new biopharmaceutical and vaccine products. The Biopharma large molecule technical development team works collaboratively with an inclusive culture to deliver innovation. The process development scientist role is predominantly lab and pilot plant based and will involve support for downstream purification of cell culture and fermented derived products, process scale up and clinical trial material production.

Job Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise for delivery of downstream purification projects based in the development laboratories.

Design, plan, execute and evaluate laboratory studies through hands on experimentation. Use statistical knowledge to design and analyse experimental work. Make sound technical judgements through data interpretation, knowledge and experience for project direction and delivery.

Support process scale up and material supply delivery in labs and pilot plant area, including GMP clinical trial material production as per business needs.

Responsible for ensuring and driving compliance in all safety and quality aspects for process development activities.

Provide regular communications for project progress to technical staff and key stakeholders globally.Deliver high quality peer reviewed technical reports. Work collaboratively with other team members.

Drive continuous improvement activities through innovation and shared technical knowledge across the network.

Develop links and collaborations with external organisations to aid process development according to project and business requirements.

Requirements

Degree or higher degree within biotechnology/biologics, chemistry, or related discipline.

Preferably at least 2 years hands on knowledge and expertise in downstream process development or other relevant experience, such as a PhD, is preferable.

Knowledge, expertise, and experience in downstream purification of cell culture based or fermenter-based products.

Analytical skills/experience to support process optimization work and to make critical judgements on development data.

Ability to work collaboratively and across sites with other team members.

Ability to use sound statistical methodology at all phases of development.

Deep scientific curiosity. Ability to resolve issues independently and proactively for early to late phase development.

Strong learning agility. Demonstrated ability to expand into new areas in response to business needs.

Ability to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships at all levels in the organization.

Ability to operate in a cGMP environment and produce technical documentation to high standards.

Experience working with AKTAs, TFF desirable.

Experience working with reaction chemistry desirable

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply or alternatively send an up to date CV to veronica@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***