R&D Purification Senior Scientist (Biologics)

Location: Slough, United Kingdom; onsite five days a week

Company

hirify.global is a global life sciences company developing and manufacturing medicines across more than 30 sites on five continents.

What you will do

• Design and execute laboratory-scale purification and primary recovery studies for process and technology development.
• Conduct chromatography and filtration experiments and analyse complex datasets.
• Evaluate and optimise primary recovery technologies to improve process efficiency and performance.
• Assess and implement emerging downstream processing technologies.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and scientific recommendations.
• Collaborate with Analytical, Upstream, and Manufacturing Science & Technology teams while maintaining data integrity, safety, and laboratory organisation.

Requirements

• Degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Practical laboratory experience in downstream processing, including chromatography and filtration.
• Strong data analysis skills and the ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Knowledge of DSP unit operations, process optimisation, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to design experiments and apply scientific principles to technical challenges.
• Strong communication, report-writing, collaboration, attention to detail, and quality focus.

Nice to have

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile career development and a dynamic working culture.
• Inclusive and ethical workplace with a focus on collaboration, accountability, excellence, passion, and integrity.
• Performance-based compensation programmes and benefits tailored to the role and location.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative technologies with impact on medicine manufacturing.