CareerPlan

Associate Principal Scientist

UK - CambridgeFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead scientific projects for the development and optimization of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, specifically upstream and downstream biologics processing.

Role type

Senior IC process development scientist (biologics)

Builds

Biologics manufacturing processes and therapies

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Life Sciences

Required skills

Vector and host cell engineering, Upstream cell culture and fermentation, Downstream chromatography and filtration, Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical analysis, Modern laboratory instrumentation, Technical report and protocol authoring

Preferred skills

Mammalian cell engineering, Gene knockout techniques, Cross-functional collaboration, Scientific conference presentation

Technologies

Chromatography, Filtration, Cell culture, Fermentation

Responsibilities

Facilitate strategic planning and translate market intelligence into growth strategies, Lead and execute scientific projects for process development and optimization, Design and implement experiments to drive process understanding, Troubleshoot complex technical challenges to improve efficiency and yield, Provide scientific leadership and mentorship to junior scientists, Present research findings at scientific conferences

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC