Job Description
🔬 R&D Scientist – Bioprocessing
📍 United Kingdom | 🕒 12-month contract | 💼 Biotechnology / Life Sciences
We’re partnering with a leading client in the biopharmaceutical industry to find an R&D Scientist to join their upstream process development team. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career scientist looking to gain hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture and bioreactor operations.
What You’ll Do:
* Set up, operate, and maintain lab-scale bioreactors (fed-batch & perfusion)
* Support mammalian cell culture – CHO cells, media prep, revival, subculture
* Monitor bioprocess parameters and ensure optimal growth conditions
* Assist with data generation, documentation, and general lab upkeep
What We’re Looking For:
* BSc or BEng in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioprocessing, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering (MSc/MEng preferred)
* 0–2 years of experience in biotech or a lab-based R&D setting
* Basic knowledge of mammalian cell culture and upstream processing
Why Join?
* Work with cutting-edge tech in a collaborative lab environment
* Develop your skills with an industry-leading organisation
* A great step forward for your career in bioprocess development
🎯 Sound like you? Apply now or get in touch to learn more!