Job Title: R & D Scientist
Location: Slough, UK
Duration: 1 year contract
Degree: BSc or MSc
Experience: Biotechnology with 0-2-year experience
Top 3 must have skills: CHO/mammalian cell culture, Cell culture Media preparation, Bioreactor operation
Job Description:
- To maintain Client Pharma & Biotech as a leading contract manufacturer through the development and optimization of new mammalian cell culture technologies. This lab-based role involves designing, executing, and analyzing experiments to optimize and scale-up bioprocesses for biologics production.
- Set up, operate, and maintain lab-scale bioreactors for mammalian cell culture. Monitor bioprocess parameters and ensure optimal conditions for cell growth and productivity.
- Working closely with the upstream R&D team; plan and execute several complex (non-routine) lab-scale fed-batch and perfusion bioreactor process development and optimization.
- Engage in routine mammalian cell culture workflows involving media preparation, revival and subculture as required for an experiment.
- Generate experimental results and review respective scientific documentation.
- Helps with ensuring lab procedures are adhered to and supports safety assessments.
- Perform other lab duties as assigned.
- General housekeeping activities or upkeep and smooth laboratory operation