Title:
Scientist 1
Company:
Ipsen Biopharm Ltd
About Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!
For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Job Description:
We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Downstream Scientist 1 position based in Wrexham. This is a fixed-term contract for one year, where the successful candidate will work on various drug modalities, including novel therapies, as part of our CMC projects. While experience in downstream sciences is preferred, it is not essential
As the successful candidate, you’ll play a crucial role in the development and optimization of purification processes for therapeutic proteins and biologics. Responsibilities include executing laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and improving the efficiency and scalability of downstream processes such as chromatography, filtration, and centrifugation. This role is integral to Ipsen’s mission of delivering high-quality therapies by supporting the development of robust and scalable purification processes.
Role Responsibilities:
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Process Development: Assist in the design and execution of experiments to develop and optimise downstream purification processes, including techniques such as chromatography, filtration, and centrifugation. Follow established protocols and assist in troubleshooting.
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Data Analysis and Documentation: Analyse experimental data with supervision, maintain accurate records, and assist in the preparation of technical reports. Present findings to internal teams and contribute to discussions.
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Collaboration: Work under guidance with Upstream development, analytical, and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth technology transfer and process scalability.
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Compliance and Safety: Follow laboratory safety protocols and regulatory guidelines. Ensure all processes comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
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Continuous Improvement: Stay current on advancements in downstream processing technologies and actively seek opportunities for process improvements with guidance.
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Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of downstream purification processes and relevant biopharmaceutical techniques. Familiarity with laboratory equipment used in downstream processing.
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Problem-Solving: Support troubleshooting efforts in process development with some oversight.
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Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication, both written and verbal, with ability to present data under supervision.
Knowledge & Experience (essential):
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Bachelor of Science degree
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Knowledge of protein purification techniques.
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Data Analysis & Documentation: Ability to collect, analyse, and document experimental data accurately.
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Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
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Prior laboratory experience, including internships or academic research projects, is advantageous.
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Language(s) (essential): English
Knowledge & Experience (preferred):
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Industry Experience: Worked in a biopharmaceutical or biotechnology setting.
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Advanced Process Understanding: Experience with process development strategies such as Design of Experiments (DoE) and scale-up considerations.
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Software Proficiency: Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, MATLAB, or other statistical analysis software).
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Operational Excellence white or yellow belt, or equivalent
Join Our Award-Winning Team at Ipsen Wrexham
At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!
IPSEN is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications, individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
