Analytical Development Scientist - #2073616

Analytical Development Scientist – Biopharma R&D

Contract length - 12 months

Liverpool, UK on site

Biopharma Technical Development | Analytical Development | Vaccines & Biologics

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Analytical Development Scientist to join a highly collaborative Biopharma Technical Development team supporting the development of innovative biologics and vaccine products within a global R&D environment.

This is a predominantly laboratory-based role focused on the development, optimisation, and validation of analytical methods supporting microbial and cell culture process development programmes. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic technical team driving analytical innovation across early and late-stage development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise analytical methods supporting biologics and vaccine development programmes
• Perform hands-on laboratory experimentation using techniques including: HPLC, ELISA, UV spectroscopy and CE-SDS
• Support analytical activities across development laboratories and pilot plant environments
• Interpret experimental data and provide technical recommendations to support project progression
• Deliver technical reports, presentations, and project updates to internal stakeholders
• Support method qualification, fit-for-purpose validation, and analytical troubleshooting activities
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and Good Research Practice standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with global technical teams and external partners
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives across the analytical development function

Requirements

• Degree, MSc, or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biologics, Immunology, or related scientific discipline
• Strong hands-on analytical development experience within biopharma, biologics, vaccines, or related environments
• Experience developing and optimising analytical methods using HPLC, ELISA, UV, and/or CE-SDS
• Good understanding of protein chemistry, CQAs, impurities, and stability assessment
• Experience supporting method validation or fit-for-purpose studies
• Strong technical problem-solving and data interpretation skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional R&D teams

Desirable Experience

• Mass spectrometry or structural analytical experience
• Cell-based assay development or characterisation experience
• Experience within regulated GxP/GRP laboratory environments
• Bioprocessing, microbial, or cell culture development exposure

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a globally recognised R&D environment
• Innovative biologics and vaccine development projects
• Collaborative scientific culture with strong technical leadership
• Career growth within analytical and process development

If interested, please apply directly or contact for a confidential discussion.

Tshering Sherpa

[email protected]