R&D Scientist

Blue Arrow is urgently recruiting for an R&D Scientist to join our clients team based in the Llantrisant area.

Salary: £40-£60,000pa Depending on level of experience

Hours of work: Monday - Friday / 37.5 hours per week (flexible on hours between 7am - 7pm)

Contract: 12 Month Contract initially - potential to extend

The R&D scientist will play a key role in designing and executing laboratory studies that support customers in the development and optimisation of downstream purification processes.

The successful candidate will generate high-quality experimental data, provide scientific insight and technical recommendations, and collaborate closely with colleagues across R&D, commercial and applications functions.

Main Responsibilities:

Experience Essential

• Industrial experience within the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical or life sciences sector
• Hands-on laboratory experience in a scientific research, development or applications environment
• Experience performing bioanalytical techniques such as ELISA, SDS-PAGE and SEC-HPLC
• Experience designing experiments, analysing results and drawing scientifically sound conclusions
• Experience interpreting, presenting and communicating technical data to a range of stakeholders
• Experience working in accordance with health, safety and quality requirements within a laboratory environment
• Experience maintaining accurate experimental records and preparing technical documentation

Desirable

• Experience in downstream bioprocessing and protein purification
• Experience developing, optimising or troubleshooting chromatography processes
• Experience with additional analytical techniques such as CE-SDS and PCR/qPCR
• Experience operating AKTA or equivalent liquid chromatography systems
• Experience working under Good Documentation Practice (GDP) requirements or other regulated quality systems
• Experience supporting customer-facing projects or collaborating with commercial teams

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Strong scientific problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment
• Capable of planning and executing laboratory studies to agreed timelines
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills / documentation experience
• Strong H&S background

Desirable

• Interest in bioprocess purification technologies and emerging biomanufacturing trends
• Experience collaborating with colleagues across multiple functions, locations or international teams
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on laboratory efficiency, scientific quality and customer satisfaction

Skills/Qualifications required:

• Essential: Degree (BSc) in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Desirable: Higher degree (MSc or PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline.

This role is ideally suited to a highly organised and detail oriented scientist with strong laboratory skills, a passion for problem solving, and an interest in applying bioprocessing technologies to real-world customer challenges.

If you feel you have the right experience for the above role, please submit your CV for immediate response.

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