Scientist

Talentmark are recruiting for a Scientist to join a global pharmaceutical company on a contract basis initially for 12-months.

Salary:

£22.40 per hour PAYE or £30.81 per hour via umbrella.

Scientist (Antibody Cell Line Sciences) Role:

• Establish and develop host cell line systems to support the manufacturing of therapeutic antibodies and novel biologics.
• Generate and optimize stable mammalian cell lines for protein expression using advanced cell engineering and genome engineering techniques.
• Apply laboratory-based scientific expertise to support the development of manufacturing-ready host systems while ensuring compliance with GMP requirements.
• Work with molecular biology and engineering teams to support the development of robust cell line platforms.
• Carry out laboratory techniques including ddPCR, cloning, plasmid construction, flow cytometry/FACS and single-cell cloning.

• BSc degree in a relevant life sciences discipline.
• Industry experience in cell culture and the generation of stable mammalian cell lines for antibody or biologics expression.
• Experience with genome engineering technologies such as CRISPR-based cell engineering.
• Strong knowledge of molecular biology techniques including cloning, ddPCR and plasmid construction.
• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry/FACS and single-cell cloning systems.
• Experience working with laboratory and IT systems such as electronic lab notebooks, Office tools and molecular biology software such as SnapGene or Geneious.
• Ability to work occasional weekend shifts (approximately 1 in 4), with time off in lieu provided.

Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology now and into the future.

Location:

This role is based at our client’s site in Slough, with a future relocation to Windlesham, Surrey anticipated in the coming years.

Apply:

For more information, or to apply for this Scientist role please contact the Key Accounts Team on 01438 870011 or email pharmacontracts@talentmark.co.uk. Please quote reference 178981.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.