Scientist - Cell Line Engineering

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A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced Scientist to join their Antibody Cell Line Sciences team. This group sits within the Antibody and Novel Therapeutics function and plays a key role in developing engineered mammalian cell lines that support the manufacture of innovative therapeutic antibodies and complex biologics.

This is a hands-on laboratory role focused on host cell line development, cell line engineering, and optimisation of stable mammalian expression systems for antibody production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and develop a toolbox of host cell lines suitable for manufacturing, applying strong laboratory-based scientific expertise

  • Ensure host systems can express a diverse range of molecule types and meet GMP manufacturing requirements, supported by robust documentation

  • Engineer and generate stable mammalian cell lines for antibody and novel antibody-format expression

  • Apply a variety of host engineering and genome editing techniques to develop improved expression systems

  • Analyse expression and engineering data to draw clear conclusions and inform next steps

  • Work closely with molecular biology and engineering teams to drive technical progress

  • Communicate progress effectively across multidisciplinary teams, highlighting risks, issues, and potential opportunities

  • Maintain accurate documentation and records in line with scientific and regulatory standards

    Skills & Experience

  • Minimum BSc in a relevant life sciences discipline

  • Experience generating stable mammalian cell lines for protein or antibody expression

  • Strong cell culture expertise, ideally within a biopharmaceutical environment

  • Experience with genome engineering technologies, such as CRISPR-based cell engineering

  • Competence in key molecular biology techniques, including ddPCR, cloning, and plasmid construction

  • Hands-on experience with flow cytometry / FACS and single-cell cloning systems

    The role is offered on an initial 12 month contract with realistic potential for extension.

    This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative scientific team contributing directly to the development and manufacture of next-generation biologics.

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