Development Scientist
We are working with a specialist biotechnology organisation developing complex biological products within a regulated R&D environment. This is a hands on development role with a strong focus on analytical and biochemical method development, validation and product characterisation.
You will sit within a multidisciplinary development team and play a key role in building, improving and validating analytical methods that directly support product development and progression.
What you will be doing
* Developing, optimising and validating analytical methods to support biological product development
* Designing and running ELISA based assays for characterisation, release and stability testing
* Performing HPLC and related chromatographic techniques for purity, identity and consistency assessment
* Applying wet chemistry and protein chemistry techniques across development studies
* Troubleshooting methods and improving robustness, reproducibility and performance
* Analysing data, interpreting results and feeding conclusions into development decisions
* Writing and reviewing protocols, validation reports and technical documentation in line with quality requirements
* Supporting technology transfer, method handover and cross functional development activities
What we are looking for
* Degree or higher qualification in chemistry, biochemistry or a related life science discipline
* Industry experience in analytical or development focused laboratory roles
* Strong hands on experience with ELISA development and validation
* Practical working knowledge of HPLC and associated analytical techniques
* Confidence working with protein chemistry and wet lab methods
* Experience operating within regulated or quality driven environments
* Detail oriented, methodical approach with a problem solving mindset
Why this role
This is a true development position where analytical science sits at the centre of decision making. You will have ownership of methods, exposure to real product development and the opportunity to influence how assays and techniques are built from the ground up.
If you want a role that goes beyond routine testing and gives you genuine technical responsibility, this one is worth a conversation.