Scientist Raman Spectroscopy

Job Description

A pioneering company who are at the centre of the Cell & Gene Therapy sector are seeking a Scientist with experience in the application of Raman Spectroscopy to join their R&D Group based in Central London. They are recruiting for a Scientist who can support the development of novel cell therapy products and manufacturing processes by using their expertise in Raman Spectroscopy.They collaborate with academia & industry, providing their expertise to take therapies across the translational gap, into the clinic and the through clinical trials. The company’s mission is to drive its growth of the sector to ensure these therapies are commericalised and have an international presence with projects coming from UK, Europe, US and Asia. Taking an innovative approach to develop and adopt the latest technologies to keep them are the forefront of the sector.The Role of Scientist:As a Scientist you will be joining their R&D Group whose overall responsibility is to scale these life changing therapies up and develop manufacturing protocols. In this role you will be working on multiple projects at a time applying chemomatic modelling and Raman spectroscopy techniques. With the purpose to support the development of scalable manufacturing protocols for cell therapies.Responsibilities includes:- Contribute to the design of projects, working with Senior Scientists for example to set projects out and then execute them in the laboratory- Develop and apply Raman Spectroscopy techniques to measure molecules for example- Apply chemomatic modelling techniques- Develop research based manufacturing methods to scalable clinical manufacturing processes.This is an excellent opportunity where you will be able to apply your science in an innovative environment at the cutting edge for develop of Cell & Gene Therapies with excellent career potential.Required Skills and Expertise:- PhD in relevant life science or MSc with subsequent commercial experience- Experience in the application of Raman Spectroscopy- Experience of Chemomatic modelling- Experience of measuring biological molecules is advantageous- Experience of mammalian cell bioprocessing is advantageousCompany Overview:The company’s aim is to advance the cell & gene therapy sector to make the UK the place to commercialise these life changing therapies. They have the capabilities to take a therapy from the discovery phases, across the translational gap to the clinic and then through clinical trials to launch. Using their R&D expertise to achieve this along with their drive for innovation and continuously adopting the latest and most effective approaches. To completement their R&D efforts they have world class clinical operations, regulatory, health economics and market access expertise. Added to this they have developed a unique and highly successful GMP manufacturing facility based in Stevenage where collaborators can manufacture their therapies for clinical trial and commercial use. They have a strong culture that is focused on collaborative and innovative working to deliver these life changing therapies to patients. As a company they offer excellent career development opportunities through their L&D programme that not only gives you the skills to advance your career but creates opportunities to take the step forwards to utilise them in a new position. Added to this they are continuing to expand as the demand for their expertise increases and they explore new areas of the sector.