Downstream Scientist - 12 Month Contract

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Downstream Scientist for a 12-month contract role with a leading multinational Animal Health client based in Speke.

The pay rate is between £15.38 and £20.51 per hour.

Focusing on biopharmaceutical and vaccine products, you will bridge laboratory-scale experimentation with pilot plant delivery. This role is ideal for an early-career scientist with downstream purification experience who is ready to take technical ownership of processes while working under the strategic guidance of Senior Downstream Scientists.

Job Responsibilities

• Experimental Design & Delivery: Plan and execute laboratory and pilot-scale studies through hands-on experimentation. Deliver downstream purification processes to support clinical programs and business milestones as per project frameworks.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilise statistical tools (e.g., Design of Experiments/DoE) to design, analyse, and interpret complex data sets. Make sound technical judgements to steer project direction and ensure robust process delivery.
• Downstream Expertise: Provide technical and operational expertise in downstream processing (e.g., chromatography, filtration, centrifugation) within development laboratories and pilot plant environments.
• Technical Reporting: Author high-quality technical reports and documentation in a timely manner, ensuring process knowledge is captured and transferable.
• Quality & Safety (GxP): Maintain a high standard of GxP compliance during experimental execution and documentation. Support internal safety standards and adhere to established Safe Systems of Work (SSoW).
• Housekeeping & Monitoring: Actively support and monitor laboratory housekeeping to maintain a high-standard working environment.
• Equipment Coordination: Support the maintenance and readiness of downstream laboratory equipment. Assist in the management of maintenance schedules and act as a point of liaison for facilities management and service providers.
• Communication: Provide regular and clear updates on project progress to project leads, technical staff, and relevant stakeholders.
• Knowledge Sharing: Support continuous improvement by sharing technical observations across the Speke team and contributing to network-wide innovation initiatives.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure work is delivered according to agreed timelines and technical standards.