Associate Scientist Upstream Process Development

Hays Life Sciences
Slough, United Kingdom
3 months ago
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Your new company

You'll be joining a leading biopharmaceutical organisation advancing innovative medicines and technologies. You'll be part of a collaborative R&D environment focused on developing high‑quality, scalable processes.

Your new role

As an Associate Scientist in upstream process development, you will support the optimisation and scale‑up of microbial processes across lab‑ and pilot‑scale operations.

This is initially a 12 month contract that may extend and there will be some out of hours/weekend work involved in this role.

Key responsibilities include:

Performing microbial process optimisation and development experiments from 250 mL to 200 L scale

Operating bioreactor and fermenter systems to support upstream development

Documenting experiments, writing protocols, and updating procedures

Analysing data and presenting results to managers and internal teams

Working independently and collaboratively to deliver team objectives

Maintaining a safe and compliant laboratory environment

Developing technical expertise in microbial fermentation and primary isolation

Supporting cross‑functional teams in recombinant protein and plasmid production

What you'll need to succeed

You should have:

A BSc/BEng (or equivalent experience) in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, or a related field

Experience with upstream lab‑ or pilot‑scale microbial processes and associated control systems, especially around fermentation or cultivation of microbes / cells

Hands‑on laboratory experience, ideally with E. coli

Understanding of E. coli physiology is preferred but work with other microbial organisms or even mammalian cell lines is also acceptable

Excellent organisation and attention to detail

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Enthusiasm for developing new technical and soft skills

The right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship until at least April 2027

What you'll get in return

The chance to build your skills and experience within a high performing and innovative biopharmaceutical company while working with a friendly and collaborative team.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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