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Your Role:
Working as an R&D Scientist at our Livingston site, you will perform laboratory operations supporting reagent development and manufacturing in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include protein expression, fermentation, purification, filtration, and immunoassay development.
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform laboratory operations such as fermentation, protein expression, protein purification, and immunoassays (eg, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, liquid chromatography)
- Develop and control method design for new products and contract manufacturing projects
- Collect, analyze, and interpret verification testing data to ensure products meet all specifications
- Develop and update lab procedures and manufacturing documents to maintain cGMP and ISO compliance
- Contribute ideas to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes, and equipment
- Provide customer support and direct customer communication
- Support the Quality Management System to meet FDA, IVD and ISO requirements
- Assist in timely closure of non-conformances and corrective/preventative actions
Who you Are:
- BSc in a Life Sciences discipline with 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience, OR MSc with 1+ year of relevant experience, OR PhD in a Life Science discipline
- Experience in protein expression systems, protein purification (eg, HPLC, FPLC), immunoassays, and molecular biology techniques, with a preference for protein experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Can work independently and well in a team setting
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
- Experience in regulated environments (eg, GMP, ISO13485 and/or FDA filings)
- Good organizational, time management, and project management skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects at once and troubleshoot experimental design problems
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R&D Scientist - Protein Purification in Livingston employer: Merck Group
Join a forward-thinking healthcare company in Feltham, UK, where innovation meets compassion. As a Clinical Site Management Excellence Lead, you'll thrive in a diverse and inclusive culture that prioritises personal development and career advancement. With a commitment to excellence in clinical research and a focus on improving lives globally, this role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare while working alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to making a difference.
