Accord Healthcare
Scientist Downstream Process Development
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Research Scientist - Downstream Process Development
Role: Full-time, permanent
Location: Harrow, West London
Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits
The Role:
The DSP Scientist will design, optimise, and scale downstream purification processes for therapeutic biologics, including monoclonal antibodies and proteins, supporting biosimilar development and commercialisation. The role spans early- and late-stage process development, including process characterisation, scale-up, and technology transfer.
It also focuses on platform process development, process intensification (including continuous purification), and viral safety strategies, ensuring processes are robust, scalable, and compliant with regulatory and quality requirements. Additionally, the role supports product lifecycle management activities and contributes to technical discussions with global partners.
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The Person:
- Degree educated in relevant discipline
- Hands-on experience with chromatography systems (e.g., ÄKTA) and filtration platforms.
- Proficiency with DoE tools, Unicorn, and statistical/data analysis software like JMP.
- Experience in biologics or biosimilar development is advantageous.
- Ability to interpret analytical data (e.g., HPLC, CE-SDS, SEC).
- Strong knowledge of downstream bioprocessing and protein purification.
- Understanding of CQAs, process optimisation, and scale-up.
- Familiarity with GMP and ICH guidelines.
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The Rewards:
In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.
How to Apply:
If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please complete your Candidate Profile on our careers site to apply for this role. For more information, you can contact us on: careers@accord-healthcare.com
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