Description
Senior Scientist - Fermentation
Wiltshire
£26K-£33K plus benefits
Contact: Alex Butcher
Reference No: 225881
You will provide a scientific and technical specialism in the area of Fermentation/ Upstream Processing to projects involved in the development of processes for the manufacture of biopharmaceutical products. The post holder will be knowledgeable in the area of Quality by Design/Design of Experiments, fermentation process and media development, scale-up and validation.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Be accountable for the operations of the Upstream/Fermentation Development areas.
Provide scientific and technical specialism in the area of Quality by Design, Design of Experiments, fermentation development, scale-up and validation to projects involved in the development of processes for the manufacture of biopharmaceutical products
Prepare project plans, monitor and report progress against agreed timelines
Take responsibility for the supervision of laboratory facilities including provision of reagents and consumables required for the project and documented storage of materials generated.
Person specification
Qualification - Essential
BSc in biological sciences/ biochemistry/ biotechnology/bio-medical sciences
Qualification - Desirable
PhD/MSc in a biochemical/biotechnological discipline
Knowledge and experience - Essential
Several years relevant laboratory experience with practical knowledge of Quality by Design, Design of Experiments, fermentation process and media development, scale-up, and analytical methods.
Technology transfer & Process validation experience
Knowledge and experience - Desirable
Participation in multidisciplinary project teams
Understanding of GMP and other regulatory requirements
Skills and capabilities - Essential
Technical writing of protocols, scientific publications, project reports
Working to a quality/safety systems
Ability to work in project teams and to plan own and others work
Delivery of project milestones to agreed timescales
