Why this role is important for CPI’s
work
CPI are looking to appoint a Placement Student within our Biotechnology team to play a key part in delivering innovative projects that make a real impact. As a Placement Student, you’ll gain hands-on experience in advanced bioprocessing and work alongside experts in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment. You’ll support the development of scalable fermentation and downstream processing technologies, contributing to solutions that shape a sustainable future.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintain compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE), GMP, Data Integrity, and quality standards.
2. Set up, plan, and execute scientific experiments, reporting results to agreed timescales.
3. Provide clear documentation of technical data, methodologies, and calculations.
4. Support Biotechnology projects with microbiology, fermentation, and downstream processing knowledge.
5. Assist in developing scalable fermentation processes from shake flask to 10,-litre reactor scale.
6. Support process development and scale-up of bio-product recovery and purification operations.
7. Operate and monitor microbial fermentation processes under batch, fed-batch, and continuous conditions.
8. Perform routine maintenance of fermenters and escalate issues impacting performance.
The person we are seeking
The Person
Essential:
9. Studying towards a degree in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
10. Working knowledge of IT packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
11. Knowledge of microbial cultivation and basic fermentation principles.
12. Good analytical and numerical skills.
13. Willingness to perform repetitive tasks.
Desirable:
14. Experience with aseptic techniques, bioreactor operation, and lab equipment maintenance.
15. Proven ability to maintain accurate records and write up research findings.
What does CPI offer you?
At CPI, we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:
16. Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
17. Generous pension scheme
18. Life assurance and accident insurance schemes
19. Flexible working
20. Learning and Development Opportunities
21. Free parking