Scientist

As a Cell Scientist, you'll perform cell-based bioassays supporting the analysis of biopharmaceutical products, which may include monoclonal and bispecific antibodies, peptides, viruses, and cell and gene therapies.

You'll begin by becoming familiar with our quality systems and established analytical methods, supported by a senior technical lead.

As your knowledge develops, you'll gain greater involvement in new client projects, method development and validation, with the opportunity to lead technical activities as your experience grows.

Our projects offer both depth and continuity.

Development and validation phases may run for several months before progressing into routine analysis, and many client programmes remain with the team for years.

This gives you the opportunity to build strong technical knowledge and see the long-term impact of your work.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a global pharmaceutical testing organisation while contributing to work that supports the quality and safety of important biopharmaceutical products.

Key activities:

• Perform cell culture, cell banking and cell-based bioassay activities in accordance with approved procedures
• Generate, interpret and document analytical data to the required quality standards within a GMP-regulated laboratory
• Support routine analysis and, depending on experience, contribute to method development, optimisation and validation
• Work with cell-based potency assay endpoints such as cell proliferation, cell death, receptor binding, cell activation, transfection/transduction, ADCC or CDC
• Apply or develop experience in complementary techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR or ddPCR
• Plan and deliver laboratory work across multiple long-term client projects
• Investigate technical issues, review scientific literature and contribute to effective problem-solving
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and comply with relevant quality, safety, COSHH, GMO and SHE requirements
• Communicate scientific progress, results and conclusions clearly to colleagues and, where appropriate, clients
• Share knowledge, support colleagues and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment
• Support the training or mentoring of junior colleagues where appropriate to your level of experience

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues.

We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion.

We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Client-facing technical work within a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies