Senior Purification Scientist in Nottingham

Join our Downstream Process Department at our Nottingham site. We are looking for a Senior Purification Scientist for the Downstream Process Development (DSP) department at Sartorius Albumedix Limited. In this role, you will carry out hands-on activities related to protein purification and subsequent analytics, as well as method development, troubleshooting on a small scale, data analysis and research into new products and technology. The DSP team consists of five other scientists, working in a wider group of 23.

This position is full-time on a permanent basis. It is an onsite role in central Nottingham and the site is easy to get to, being a short walk from the train station and tram stop.

• Perform protein purification studies at laboratory scale leading to the development and implementation of new products and process improvements.
• Support CAPP manufacturing troubleshooting and optimization studies through albumin purification and characterization studies, and management of their implementation at large scale.
• Provide analytical characterization support to generate recombinant protein products for enhanced service projects and application areas.
• In-depth knowledge of protein purification techniques and ability to review relevant state-of-the-art knowledge for business potential and translate into project and existing product/technology areas.
• Independently plan and complete research projects as directed by managers, assist in the development of action plans and research strategies, prepare data summaries and reports.
• Responsible for recommending improvements in methodology or experimental design.
• Extensive inter-departmental interactions, represent department in cross-functional project teams, publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Coordinate and build relationships with internal and external collaborators.
• Expand in their field of expertise with external development.
• Train and mentor junior team members.
• Maintain up-to-date records and laboratory notebooks.
• Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times by implementation of EH&S policies.

• Experience in chromatographic techniques, including use of ӒKTA systems routinely.
• MSc in Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or related discipline and a minimum of 8 years relevant industrial experience working in protein purification.
• Experience in analytical characterization of proteins is strongly desired.
• Innovative and analytical thinker, able to solve complex problems utilizing DOE (design of experiment), method development and troubleshooting.
• Good communication and written skills and strong attention to detail.
• Team player, ability to interact with people across different functions internally, whilst being comfortable working independently.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and ability to multitask.

In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK.

As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the German TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:

• Personal and Professional Development: mentoring, leadership programs, LinkedIn Learning, internal seminar offerings.
• Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform – even before joining.
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network.
• Health & Well-Being: Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services.

• Attractive Working Conditions: 35 hours working week, 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (increases with long service), free parking on site, easily accessible from the city centre and transport hubs, free hot and cold drinks, social committee – with both free and subsidised social events, free onsite fitness classes, one day per year given to be a ‘Helping Heart’ within your local community.

• Competitive benefits package, including: Private Medical Insurance, Private Dental Insurance, Salary Sacrifice Health Assessment Service, Travel Insurance (employee paid), Group Life Assurance, Free annual flu vaccinations, Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Group Personal Pension Plan, Salary Sacrifice Will Writing Service, Group Income Protection, Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and their families.

About Sartorius: Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.