R&D Applications Scientist
Location: Portsmouth
Hours: 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary for approx 12 months
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Acorn by Synergie is currently seeking an experienced Research & Development Applications Scientist, required by their client, a leading global manufacturing and engineering company. This role offers full-time work on a temporary basis, working dayshifts.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for a forward-thinking company at the forefront of exciting discoveries! They encourage all voices to be heard and embrace different ideas, perspectives, and experiences.
What are we looking for?
- BSc Degree of equivalent in related field, higher qualification desirable.
- Experience in protein / virus characterisation using methods such as PCR, ELISA, Affinity.
- Chromatography and Size Exclusion Chromatography is highly desirable.
- Practical experience in mammalian cell culture is desirable.
- Experience in new product development projects.
- Familiar with R&D Applications Projects( feed stock development and characterisation)
Main responsibilities:
- Responsible for analytical method development and cell culture to support new product development and R&D activities around therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and Gene Therapy viral vectors.
- Develops deeper technical expertise in technology / process area of interest and helps to train other associates in these areas.
- Demonstrate project management knowledge and capabilities based on training or past experience.
- Works in a collaborative manner in cross functional teams. Proactively offering insights and solutions to problems.
- Focused and results oriented, approaching the job with energy, demonstrates a 'can do' attitude.
- Communicates effectively through technical reports, presentations and provides regular project updates
- Contributes to invention disclosures, Cytiva publications and external technical journals.
- Actively applies Lean/Operational Excellence activities as required.Responsible for developing and performing analytical techniques for the timely delivery of bioprocessing deliverables for the following project types:
- Complies with all company policies and procedures, e.g. code of conduct and safety compliance.
What else do I need to know?
- Temporary role for approx 12 months
- 34 days holiday after 12 weeks (inc Bank Holidays)
- You'll be working within a secure and safe environment.
- Free parking
- Excellent subsidised onsite canteen
- Excellent package for both temporary and permanent staff
- No weekends: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.30pm, Friday 8am - 3:30pm
- Possible hybrid working considered
If you want to know more, contact Stuart at the Bournemouth office.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.