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Research and Development Scientist

2 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Abercorn Sinclair Full time
Join Our Team as a Biotechnology Research Scientist

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Biotechnology Research Scientist to join our team at Abercorn Sinclair. As a key member of our R&D department, you will play a critical role in the development of our innovative biotechnology solutions.

About the Role:

  • Contribute to the successful delivery of lab-based projects and support the needs of the Production Team.
  • Support the Lab Supervisor with lab upkeep, assisting with the preparation of media, maintenance of cultures, and development of new lab protocols.
  • Assist with the preparation and delivery of R&D projects, with a focus on upstream activities, including troubleshooting and process optimisation using scale down fermentation models.
  • Analyse and interpret complex data to inform subsequent experimentation and make strategic recommendations.
  • Contribute to the development of production and Quality Control procedures.
  • Assist with product development and general lab maintenance tasks.
  • Support lab administration duties, including COSHH forms and risk assessments.
  • Manage, collate, and report data.
  • Support the training of Lab personnel and students.

Requirements:

  • Fundamental understanding of microbiology and the challenges associated with the maintenance and propagation of pure cultures.
  • Industrial experience (preferred), or collaborative industry-led academic experience, with a focus on biotechnology.
  • Knowledge of data analytics and the deployment of solutions within a diverse environment.
  • Experience in aerobic fermentation process development, including demonstrated understanding of how to manipulate key fermentation parameters to maximise titres and use of these parameters to guide scale up.
  • Experience of scale-up, process development, and optimisation.
  • Degree in a relevant life science or bioprocess discipline (e.g., Microbiology/ Microbial ecology / Biotechnology, etc.).

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary + benefits package.
  • The opportunity to work with a team truly committed to developing scalable, sustainable solutions.
  • A positive and dynamic work environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced Biotechnology Research Scientist looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.