Development Scientist - Upstream

Hobson Prior are currently looking for a Development Scientist for an exciting opportunity to join a biotechnology company who focus on developing a completely new class of therapeutics In this position you will assist in experimental design, such as using a Design of Experiments approach and execute experimental programmes using automated ambr15 system, Wave and stirred tank bioreactor platforms.

Job Responsibilities:

• Up-stream process development.
• Write/revise/review SOP's, risk assessments, protocols and reports.
• Complete laboratory tasks including general housekeeping, equipment monitoring and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment and methods within the process development and manufacturing teams.
• Achieve the following established procedures including, but not limited to, cell culture (adherent/Suspension), and exosome harvest.
• Produce exosome harvest to support downstream process development and process characterization.
• Plan their daily work activities, (e.g. the operation of equipment, cell culture, data analysis and report writing) based on experimental plans and time scales set out by their supervisor.
• Recognize, record and inform their supervisor of issues pertaining to particular operational problems or scientific/technical issues relating to their daily work activities.
• Offer suggestions for resolution of technical issues based on experience. The development scientist will be expected to show creativity in resolving issues.
• Communicate verbally and in writing within the CMC group.
• Present scientific data at internal CMC meetings.

Key Skills:

• Computer literate including MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Capable of receiving and correctly following instructions and seek clarification if instructions are unclear.

Requirements:

• BSc or MSc in Biological Sciences/cell biology.
• 1-5 years' experience in a relevant work environment.
• Experience of operating Bioreactor systems (Stirred tank, Wave systems).
• Experience of operating Ambr15 for clone selection, media optimisation and process development would be advantageous.
• Experience of experimental design, e.g. using DoE software.
• Experienced in executing experiments using ambr15, Wave, stirred tank bioreactors.
• Ideally with experience and/or understanding of Cell Line Development.

Apply now:

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