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Talentmark are recruiting for an Research Scientist to join a global pharmaceutical company on a contract basis initially for 12 months. This role is site based in Slough. Company: Our client is a global…

Pay rate £22.40 – £24/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 1 September 2026

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Talentmark are recruiting for an Research Scientist to join a global pharmaceutical company on a contract basis initially for 12 months. This role is site based in Slough.

Company:

Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology now and into the future.

Salary:

From £22.40 per hour PAYE or £30.81 per hour Umbrella

Research Scientist Role:

Plan and carry out lab studies to develop and improve upstream biologics processes.
Use Design of Experiments (DoE) methods to test and fine-tune new processes.
Run mammalian cell culture work using shake flasks, Ambr systems and small-scale bioreactors.
Support scale-up work, troubleshooting and moving processes into manufacturing.
Analyse results and write clear reports, protocols and presentations for the team.
Work closely with other departments and keep accurate lab records in line with GMP and quality standards.Your Background:

A relevant science degree (e.g. biotechnology, biochemical engineering, molecular or cell biology) or a BSc with relevant industry experience.
Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, ideally CHO cells, for producing protein-based medicines.
Experience using Ambr systems or lab-scale bioreactors.
Good understanding of scale-up principles and using data or statistics to assess processes.
Strong problem-solving skills and awareness of GMP and data integrity requirements.Company:

Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology now and into the future.

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For more information, or to apply for this Research Scientist role, please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (Apply online only).

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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