Scientific Associate III, Process Sciences (Downstream Processing)

We are looking for:

A Scientific Associate III to perform a wide range of activities associated with the supporting studies being undertaken within the Process Development laboratories or batches in the Production facility

• Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting!
• Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
• A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!

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  BSc/MSc (or equivalent) in related field
• Evidence of strong academic or industrial achievement required
• Relevant industrial experience within the field of bioprocess development, scale-up, cGMP manufacturing or process and equipment qualification and validation
• Knowledge and previous experience of mammalian, microbial, viral based processes or operating to a high standard of GMP
• Evidence of ability to effectively contribute to multi-disciplinary scientific teams
• Knowledge and experience in the use of statistical techniques for the planning and analysis of experiment

• Maintain exemplary standards within the laboratory and facility in compliance with Development, Quality and EHS Policies and Procedures.

• Support Project leads on delivery of both internal and client-based work packages.
• Design, delivery and reporting of experimental work to meet project timelines to the in line with development policies and procedures.
• The preparation and execution of a range of documentation including but not limited to operating procedures, manufacturing records and validation protocols.
• Execute pilot plant or GMP manufacturing records and drive validation activities in a timely and compliant manner in order to minimise the incidence of non-conformances.
• Drive activities in compliance with cGMP and Pharmaron quality systems.
• Contribute to 5S and operational excellence as a means for continuous improvement to ensure that department the department is a high performing team.

We are based in the vibrant city of Liverpool with a world class R&D and manufacturing facility that offers a complete end to end development service. Our 80,000 sq. ft facility houses an established Biologics Department that consists of Analytical and Process Sciences. Our Liverpool site has a remarkable 20 Year Track Record in Biologics Development, which now offer A Fully Integrated

Gene Therapy Drug Substance Solution in our state of the art cGMP facility purpose designed for viral vectors with onsite plasmid DNA and renowned analytical capabilities for release and characterisation

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  We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits
• We offer state of the art working environment in our modern Liverpool site
• We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes

• This is an opportunity for you as a science professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.
• Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards.
• To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.

Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 19,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.