Job Title: R&D Scientist
Location: Slough
Contract: 12 months
Pay rate: £14.54 - £17.96
Cpl Life Sciences are partnered with a globally leading CDMO to source for an R&D scientist to join their team at the Slough site. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge bioprocess development in a collaborative R&D environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Set up, operate, and maintain lab-scale bioreactors for mammalian cell culture.
• Monitor and control key bioprocess parameters to ensure optimal conditions for cell growth, viability, and productivity.
• Collaborate closely with the upstream R&D team to design, plan, and execute complex, bioreactor experiments for process development and optimisation.
• Perform routine mammalian cell culture tasks including media preparation, cell revival, passaging, and maintenance.
• Collect, analyse, and document experimental data accurately; assist in generating scientific reports and technical documentation.
• Support laboratory safety initiatives and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Carry out general laboratory duties such as inventory management, equipment maintenance, and maintaining a clean and organised workspace.
• Perform additional lab-related tasks as assigned.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
• Prior experience in biotechnology, preferably in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Solid understanding of mammalian cell culture principles and upstream process development.
• Hands-on experience with CHO cell culture, including thawing, subculturing, and media preparation.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting lab-scale bioreactors.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.