Job Opportunity Details

Reference: QS0178
Title: Senior Process Development Scientist (Cell Culture)
Location: Edinburgh
Job Type: 6 months contract
Salary: £20,000 - £30,000 (pro-rated for the 6 months contract)
Contact Person: Rashida Khan 0113 225 1547 apply@qualitystart.co.uk

Description: Your role as a Senior Process Development Scientist (Cell Culture) will be responsible for leading the management and delivery of a variety of GMP process development projects to quality, time and cost standards. You will provide support to the technical teams in execution of projects and liaise with the sales team in the development of new project definition and contract.

You will act as the primary technical contact with clients and as a conduit for project technical and timeline information. You will establish and maintain a positive relationship with clients and colleagues to ensure that projects run smoothly.

Other duties include:

• Transfer of projects from GMP process development to GMP manufacturing. •  Process development and management.
• Equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Deviations management.
• Project management.
• Team management.
• Client liaison.
• Work to GMP, GLP and COSH standards.

This role is initially for 6 months which could go permanent.

To apply for the Senior Process Development Scientist (Cell Culture) role you will have the following:

Essential

•  BSc/HND degree in Life Science or Biological Science discipline or 3-5 years relevant practical experience.
•  3-5 years experience in Mammalian Cell Culture.
•  Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database entry skills.

Desirable

•  PhD in relevant Science discipline or 3-5 years relevant practical experience.
•  Understanding and experience in Stem Cells Culture.
•  Understanding and Experience of bacterial fermentation or Mammalian bioreactor vessels.
•  Understanding/knowledge of DSP.

If this sounds like the role for you or a colleague then please don't hesitate to contact us. Quality Start will offer £200 to anyone who successfully recommends a candidate who is subsequently employed by our client.

How to Apply: In order to apply for this vacancy please email your CV to apply@qualitystart.co.uk quoting the reference number and the job title.