Chemistry, Life Science & Engineering Recruitment

Ressearch Associate - Upstream Processing

VRS8843SE

  • South East
  • £32,000 - £40,000
  • Life Science

About this job

Fantastic opportunity awaits a high calibre Scientist seeking a position with a world leading pharmaceutical organisation!

In this research driven and highly collaborative position, you will effectively utilise your broad skill set in upstream processing to aid the development of protein therapeutics.

You will be predominantly laboratory-based working with both bench (15ml, 250ml) and pilot (200L) scale bioreactors and undertake a range of research duties to design, development and optimize cell culture and media formulations to produce novel biopharmaceutical drug substances

Applications are invited from candidates possessing:

  • A BSc/MSc in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology (or other relevant discipline)
  • Excellent understanding of cell culture & fermentation systems e.g. AMBR15 or AMBR250
  • Working knowledge using mammalian expression systems e.g. CHO
  • An understanding of protein analysis techniques
  • Experience using TECAN purification systems is highly desirable
  • Proficient trouble-shooter and problem solver

Apply to VRS today to be considered for this highly rewarding new role!

Please note this position is offered on an initial 12-month contract basis with realistic potential for extension

Key Words: Biochemistry, Fermentation, Cell Culture, CHO, Chinese Hamster Ovary, Bioreactors, Bench Scale, Pilot Scale, Protein, Purification, TECAN, Affinity Chromatography, HPLC, UPLC, AKTA, Chromatography, SDS-Page, Electrophoresis, Antibody, Antibodies, Research, Development, High Throughput, Biopharmaceutical, Industry, Industrial, Berkshire, Reading, London, South East, VRS8843SE

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