Fermentation Scientist

CK Group are recruiting for a Fermentation Scientist to join a global pharmaceutical company, based in Slough on a contract basis initially for 12 months.

Salary:

• 18.19 per hour PAYE - up to £24.55 (Umbrella)

Fermentation Scientist Role:• Involved in a range of process development activities across fermentation and primary recovery including process optimisation studies and troubleshooting investigations, evaluation of cellular response to process operations.

• Utilize knowledge from molecular biology, biochemical engineering, microbial process development, statistics, and cellular metabolism to aid in process development and optimization of upstream processes producing protein therapeutics.
• Learn new techniques and processes while working in a collaborative high performing team environment.
• Performing microbial process development experiments for the improvement of existing processes at lab and pilot scale (from 250mL to 200L).
• Identifying scale-up challenges and developing robust processes for tech transfer to manufacturing scale.

Your Background:

• Demonstrated expertise in the operation of lab and pilot scale microbial processes, including the use of various bioreactor systems and relevant operating control software.
• Ability to design and perform process development experiments.
• Ability to learn and use appropriate data management concepts and tools.
• Ability to author comprehensive and accurate protocols, reports and SOPs.
• Experience in cGMP and large-scale manufacturing equipment and practices and with the transfer of technology to cGMP operations is preferred

Company: Our clients aim is to be a global leader in generics and biopharmaceuticals, improving the lives of patients across the world.

Location: This Fermentation Scientist role will be based at our clients site in Slough, Berkshire.

Apply:

Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information, please contact the Key Accounts Team on 01438 870011 or email pharmacontracts@ckagroup.co.uk. Please quote reference 51941.ar Biology and recombinant protein.

• Excellent hands-on working knowledge of a wide range of in vitro biochemical and cellular techniques (e.g. cell culture, microscopy/imaging, molecular biology, antibody, protein and enzyme techniques).
• Knowledge and experience of assay development and working with in vitro systems for drug discovery.
• The ability to design, schedule, execute and interpret experiments using complex biological systems (e.g. native tissue, cell culture, screening technologies).
• The desire to work in early phase drug discovery as applied to neurodegenerative disease.

Apply:

Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information or to apply for this In Vitro Research Biologist (Drug Discovery) position, please contact Julie on 01438 870011 or email pharmacontracts@ckagroup.co.uk. Please quote reference .e link to view the full details

Criteria

Education, Experience & Achievements

Essential

• A relevant postgraduate research degree or equivalent professional experience in the field of carbohydrate material science.
• Previous experience of independent research.
• Presentations at conferences and a track record of publications in respected journals or equivalent in the field.

Desirable

• Research experience in polysaccharide and their industrial applications.
• Involvementin packaging material research and development.
• Materials formulation and characterisation expertise.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable communication skills in English language.
• Good IT skills in Microsoft/Adobe Programmes.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills. Initiative in planning research.
• Detailed subject knowledge in the area of research.
• Specialist knowledge and practical skills capable of leading to independent, original contributions to the subject area.
• High-level analytical skills.
• Full awareness of the ethical issues involved in their research work.

Desirable

• Project managementexperience.
• Team working skills.
• Communication skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to stimulate and encourage the commitment to learnin others.
• Ability to use initiative, and apply creativity, to solve problems that

Desirable

• A passion for making a positive impact on the environment especially in plastic waste.