Senior Process Development Scientist (AKTA)Location – CambridgeSector – BiotechnologySalary – £35,000 - £50,000 (depending on interview performance & experience)Full time, permanent roleDo you have hands on experience in downstream processing within a biotech setting? Are you comfortable working with AKTA systems or TFF independently? We have an exciting opportunity available with a biotechnology company in Cambridge. Our client is looking to onboard an experienced scientist with prior R&D experience who can hit the ground running in a process development role.Applicants must have current UK work eligibility.The RoleAs a scientist within the downstream process development team, you will be responsible for: * Developing and optimising processes to ensure the successful manufacturing of DNA products, * Scaling up R&D downstream processes into larger scale manufacturing, * Assisting with tech transfer of processes from R&D into manufacturing, * Maintaining QMS documentation and creating / updating SOPs, * Independently carrying out experimental troubleshooting.Current / Recent Experience Required:The ideal candidate will have the following: * Independently working with and troubleshooting AKTA systems or TFF (essential). * Hands-on experience performing different types of chromatography, e.g. affinity, SEC, IEX (essential). * At least 2 years of downstream processing experience within a biotech / R&D / industry setting (essential). * Scaling up or tech transfer of chromatographic processes (AKTA or TFF) (essential). * Previous handling of QA / QMS responsibilities, such as creating / updating SOPs (essential). * Working in compliance with cGMP regulations (desired).Profile Required: * Existing UK work eligibility (essential). * Happy to commute / relocate to Cambridge (essential).The PackageAs an up-and-coming Cambridge Biotech, our client can offer a competitive salary and benefits package including private pension and private health insurance