Associate Chemist

Associate Scientist (Downstream) - Biologics - Kent

Are you ready for your next scientific challenge? Would you like to contribute to the success of a Company by taking a Scientific lead in tasks and projects in Downstream Process Development?

This global comany is looking for an experienced Associate Scientist, with expert technical knowledge to join their R&D Downstream Team in Kent.

As an Associate Scientist you will contribute your expertise to independently formulating hypotheses, whilst defining and implementing an overall scientific/technical strategy to meet objectives. You will collaboratively engage with colleagues in a smallteam of Scientists and Technicians for rapid and efficient project progress, delivering an exceptional quality of data and scientific support to our customers.

What they are looking for:
Skills and experience in the following areas will be required:

- Preparation of solutions, accurate pipetting and basic measurements such as pH.
- Protein purification techniques (cell lysis, primary extraction/recovery of proteins, chromatography using ÄKTA or similar systems with different functional separation chemistries, ultrafiltration and diafiltration, freeze-drying).
- Basic analytical techniques (protein concentration, SDS-PAGE, functional activity/titre assays).
- Use of Microsoft Excel for the analysis, manipulation and presentation of data.

A BSc level in Bioscience/Biochemistry with some relevant work experience of Downstream process development in a bioscience-based company, preferably within a CDMO business environment, is required for this role.