Role Overview

We are currently looking for a Pilot Scale Upstream Process Development Scientist to join a leading Biologics organisation on a 12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a scientifically-driven professional to contribute to upstream process development activities in a dynamic biotech environment. The role involves working within a collaborative team dedicated to advancing biologics manufacturing processes from lab-scale to pilot-scale, supporting the future pipeline of innovative biopharmaceuticals.

Based in a vibrant scientific hub, the successful candidate will play a key part in designing and executing process development experiments, ensuring data-driven insights and process optimisations. This position offers a unique chance to influence the early-scale manufacturing of biologics and gain valuable experience within a pioneering biologics company.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Your duties as the Pilot Scale Upstream Process Development Scientist will be varied, however, the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Perform pilot scale upstream process development activities, including preparation and operation of bioreactors at 50L and 200L scale using single-use systems.
• Design experiments, plan resourcing, source raw materials, and maintain process equipment to support process optimisation.
• Conduct harvest process development activities at lab and pilot scale, aiding the strategy for successful harvest processing of biologics.
• Analyse laboratory data, identify trends, and present findings to line managers and project teams during internal meetings.
• Collaborate closely with downstream processing teams and GMP facilities to ensure alignment in process scale-up and successful implementation.
• As the Pilot Scale Upstream Process Development Scientist, you will contribute to continuous process improvements and document process development activities effectively.