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Associate Scientist Upstream Process Development

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 170 - 190 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Slough, Berkshire

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Job Description

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.

Keywords: Process, Optimisation, Development, Upstream, Microbial, Expression, Scientist, Fermentation, Bioprocess, Bioreactor, Pilot, Scale, Antibody, Research, Laboratory, e.coli, Biotechnology, Biology, Engineering, Plasmid, Protein, Recombinant, Data, Analysis, Protocols, Fermenter, Cultivation, Microbiology, Scaling, Isolation

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