Associate Scientist - Downstream Purification

Ucb Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company in Slough is seeking a professional to support CMC process development activities of antibody-based therapeutics. Responsibilities include generating reliable data, compiling results for reports, and collaborating with team members to solve technical issues. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and knowledge of downstream techniques in biologics development. Join us to create value and make an impact for patients.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of downstream techniques in biologics process development.
• Experience performing chromatography on antibodies following established laboratory protocols.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assigned activities following instructions or documented procedures carefully.
• Generate accurate and reliable data within required timeframes.
• Deliver project results and share data in team interpretation sessions.
• Compile collected data for inclusion in technical reports or publications.
• Maintain high standards in record keeping and documentation practices consistently.
• Report scientific findings to the team through presentations and informal discussions.

Skills

Downstream techniques in biologics process development

Chromatography on antibodies

Technical problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Slough, UK.

About The Role

You will be responsible for providing support for CMC process development activities of antibody-based therapeutics within the Biologics Process Sciences (BPS) department. Your work will span the provision of well‑characterised processes supporting drug substance manufacture at various stages of drug development, from pre‑clinical to clinical Phase I, II, and III studies, as well as process validation support activities.

Who You’ll Work With

You will apply technical problem‑solving skills and contribute to scientific discussions, building relationships and working collaboratively with team members.

What You’ll Do

• Undertake assigned activities following instructions or documented procedures carefully.
• Generate accurate and reliable data within required timeframes.
• Deliver project results and share data in team interpretation sessions.
• Compile collected data for inclusion in technical reports or publications.
• Maintain high standards in record keeping and documentation practices consistently.
• Report scientific findings to the team through presentations and informal discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of downstream techniques in biologics process development.
• Experience performing chromatography on antibodies following established laboratory protocols.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About Us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology, with around 8,500 employees worldwide.

Why work with us

We create value, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We foster a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [e-mail]. Please note if your enquiry does not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through this channel.