Biotechnology Research Scientist

About the Role

Piramal Pharma Solutions is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) of advanced drug development and manufacturing solutions to the pharmaceutical industry.

We are seeking a highly skilled Protein Development Specialist to join our team, responsible for equipment and process troubleshooting to ensure operational issues are addressed and managed effectively to minimize program delay.

The ideal candidate will carry out laboratory experimentation to support the Technology Transfer, Development, and Siting of new processes for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and assist in manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

• Laboratory Work:
  • Plan and carry out experiments and analysis, as outlined by the project lead, to ensure effective technology transfer and development of fit-for-purpose processes in line with customer requirements.
  • Record all laboratory work in standard official notebooks and compile results and observations for incorporation into technical reports. Adhere to relevant procedures.
  • Client communication (as required) in a professional manner.
• Quality:
  • Follow laboratory procedures to ensure that the work is carried out safely, effectively, and to an appropriate quality standard.
  • Follow protocols and procedures.
• Manufacturing Support:
  • Communicate with other technical personnel in Process Development, Analytical Development, Quality Control, and manufacturing to exchange information and results that are required to assist in progressing development work.
  • Carry out manufacturing support for first-time manufacturing operations, troubleshoot scaled-up processes, and provide first-line technical support.
• Housekeeping / Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH):
  • Ensure the development laboratory and other associated areas are kept in control and in a compliant manner.
  • Ensure safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
  • Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and Risk assessments.
• Training:
  • Provide on-the-job training to new or inexperienced personnel in both laboratory procedures and equipment use.

Critical Tasks

• Ensure project timelines are met.
• Ensure accuracy of raw data and analytical interpretations.
• Identify opportunities for enhanced efficiency, cost control, and safety/development performance.

Key Result Areas & Measures (Quantitative/KPI/Qualitative)

Provide experimental effort for development projects and assist project lead in data collation for presentation and reporting.

Work within the operational and ESH guidelines of the company.

Financial deliverables.

Essential Qualifications

Educated to higher degree level in Chemistry discipline with at least 1 year's relevant experience, or educated to degree level with at least 2 years' relevant experience.

Essential Experience

A good working knowledge of Process Development and Protein chemistry/analysis.

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