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Upstream Research Scientist
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4 September 2026 (5 hours ago)
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2 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Talentmark are recruiting for an Upstream Research Scientist to join a global pharmaceutical company on a contract basis initially for 12 months. This role is site based in Slough.
Company:
Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology now and into the future.
Salary:
From 22.40 per hour PAYE or 30.81 per hour Umbrella
Upstream Research Scientist Role:
Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology now and into the future.
Apply:
For more information or to apply for this Upstream Research Scientist role please contact the Key Accounts Team on or email . Please quote reference 202 166.
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.
Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Company:
Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology now and into the future.
Salary:
From 22.40 per hour PAYE or 30.81 per hour Umbrella
Upstream Research Scientist Role:
- Plan and carry out lab studies to develop and improve upstream biologics processes.
- Use Design of Experiments (DoE) methods to test and fine-tune new processes.
- Run mammalian cell culture work using shake flasks Ambr systems and small-scale bioreactors.
- Support scale-up work troubleshooting and moving processes into manufacturing.
- Analyse results and write clear reports protocols and presentations for the team.
- Work closely with other departments and keep accurate lab records in line with GMP and quality standards.
- A relevant science degree (e.g. biotechnology biochemical engineering molecular or cell biology) or a BSc with relevant industry experience.
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture ideally CHO cells for producing protein-based medicines.
- Experience using Ambr systems or lab-scale bioreactors.
- Good understanding of scale-up principles and using data or statistics to assess processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and awareness of GMP and data integrity requirements.
Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology now and into the future.
Apply:
For more information or to apply for this Upstream Research Scientist role please contact the Key Accounts Team on or email . Please quote reference 202 166.
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.
Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Idibu
100 employees
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