Analytical Development Scientist
hace 5 días
Liverpool
Analytical Development Scientist – Biopharma R&D Contract length - 12 months 📍 Liverpool, UK on site 🧪 Biopharma Technical Development | Analytical Development | Vaccines & Biologics An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Analytical Development Scientist to join a highly collaborative Biopharma Technical Development team supporting the development of innovative biologics and vaccine products within a global R&D environment. This is a predominantly laboratory-based role focused on the development, optimisation, and validation of analytical methods supporting microbial and cell culture process development programmes. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic technical team driving analytical innovation across early and late-stage development projects. Key Responsibilities • Develop and optimise analytical methods supporting biologics and vaccine development programmes, • Perform hands-on laboratory experimentation using techniques including: HPLC, ELISA, UV spectroscopy and CE-SDS, • Support analytical activities across development laboratories and pilot plant environments, • Interpret experimental data and provide technical recommendations to support project progression, • Deliver technical reports, presentations, and project updates to internal stakeholders, • Support method qualification, fit-for-purpose validation, and analytical troubleshooting activities, • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and Good Research Practice standards, • Collaborate cross-functionally with global technical teams and external partners, • Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives across the analytical development function Requirements • Degree, MSc, or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biologics, Immunology, or related scientific discipline, • Strong hands-on analytical development experience within biopharma, biologics, vaccines, or related environments, • Experience developing and optimising analytical methods using HPLC, ELISA, UV, and/or CE-SDS, • Good understanding of protein chemistry, CQAs, impurities, and stability assessment, • Experience supporting method validation or fit-for-purpose studies, • Strong technical problem-solving and data interpretation skills, • Excellent communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional R&D teams Desirable Experience • Mass spectrometry or structural analytical experience, • Cell-based assay development or characterisation experience, • Experience within regulated GxP/GRP laboratory environments, • Bioprocessing, microbial, or cell culture development exposure What’s on Offer • Opportunity to join a globally recognised R&D environment, • Innovative biologics and vaccine development projects, • Collaborative scientific culture with strong technical leadership, • Career growth within analytical and process development 📩 If interested, please apply directly or contact for a confidential discussion.