R&D Scientist

Job Description

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

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

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

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Contract: 12 Month Contract initially - potential to extend

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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.

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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.

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Main Responsibilities:

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Experience Essential

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

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

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Essential

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

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

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

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

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Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.