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Research Scientist / Associate – Upstream Process Development

Accord Healthcare
Harrow
2 days ago
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Research Scientist / Associate – Upstream Process Development

Roles:Full-time, permanent

Location:Harrow, London

Salary:Competitive + bonus + benefits


The Role:

we’re seeking a proactive and methodical Research Scientist / Research Associate to join our growing Upstream Process Development team. You will support our cell culture operations (revival, subculture, cryopreservation, cell culture media preparation), optimising mammalian cell culture parameters through our Ambr250 bioreactors and other advanced process development equipment. Working across the clone lifecycle in the bioreactors, you’ll perform inoculation till harvest including daily monitoring activities and associated data analysis in-line with all quality and safety requirements.


To ensure the best results, you’ll undertake regular data analysis (such as cell density, viability parameters, metabolite analysis, etc.) from advanced process development equipment and troubleshoot technical activities. To support the smooth running of the department, you will complete COSHH, risk assessment and peer review lab documentation and maintain equipment-specific SOPs. Design of Experiments will be routinely performed for process development activities, producing data summary and progress reports, along with participating in safety inspections, stock checks and maintaining our ‘state of the art’ machines. In this exciting role, you’ll get the opportunity to learn and work collaboratively with the different workstream teams (in the UK and with our colleagues abroad from our established Biopharma unit at Intas Pharmaceuticals) and to grow with the team to support our ambitious growth plans.


The Person:

  • Experience in a similar Research Scientist / Research Associate role within the biopharma / biotech / contract research labs sector, with good technical experience in automated bioreactors for mammalian cell culture (e.g. ambr250/small scale bioreactors & 5-10 L Bioreactors).
  • Experienced in Biosimilar development upstream process development activities
  • Experience in daily monitoring and primary recovery of bioreactors.
  • Good knowledge of GLP and understanding of GMP requirements.
  • Good understanding of therapeutic antibody / protein quality attributes.
  • Good IT and data analysis skills, including use of Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and biopharma analysis software (e.g. Biopat process insights, MFCS, DoE software etc.)
  • Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English), confident working with colleagues of all seniority levels and able to navigate cultural differences with ease.
  • Proactive and agile team player, but equally comfortable working on own initiative.
  • Strong organisation skills, able to manage conflicting tasks to meet deadlines and to solve problems on your feet, even in a busy and changeable work environment.
  • Degree / Masters / PhD level qualification in a Biological Science or technical scientific discipline.


The Rewards:

In return, we offer a competitive salary package (with bonus, holiday and pension scheme), and a range of other benefits to support our team. Not to mention the opportunity to be part of a new department within a progressive and expanding business with increasing global reach, and the support of ongoing training and development.




How to Apply:

If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please complete your Candidate Profile on our careers site to apply for this role. The closing date is30th June 2025. For more information, you can contact us on:


A Bit About Us:

Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe and has one of the largest market footprints of any European generic and biosimilars companies, selling generic medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This global footprint enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems, supporting healthcare professionals to transform patient lives worldwide. The approach of Accord is agile and inventive, always seeking to improve products and patients' access to them. Accord is driven to think differently and deliver more for the benefit of patients worldwide.


To continue our growth, we’re looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual’s focus. So, if you’re looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you’re certainly in the right place; come and join us to make it better.


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