Job Description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a

Associate Scientist - Downstream Purification

who is collaborative and analytical and collaborative to join our

Biologics Process Sciences

team, based in our campus in

Slough, UK.

About the role

You will be responsible for providing support for CMC process development activities of antibody-based therapeutics within the Biologics Process Sciences (BPS) department. Your work will span the provision of well-characterised processes supporting drug substance manufacture at various stages of drug development, from Pre-clinical to Clinical Phase I, II, and III studies, as well as Process Validation support activities.


You will apply technical problem-solving skills and contribute to scientific discussions. These activities will require you to build relationships and work collaboratively with members of the team

Who you'll work with

You will apply technical problem-solving skills and contribute to scientific discussions. These activities will require you to build relationships and work collaboratively with members of the team

What you'll do

Undertake assigned activities following instructions or documented procedures carefully. Generate accurate and reliable data within the required timeframes. Deliver project results and share data for team interpretation sessions. Compile collected data for inclusion in technical reports or publications. Maintain high standards in record keeping and documentation practices consistently. Report scientific findings to the team through presentations and informal discussions

Interested? For this role we're looking for the following education, experience and skills

Bachelor's degree in related field Demonstrate knowledge of downstream techniques in biologics process development Demonstrate experience performing chromatography on antibodies following established laboratory protocols.


Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?

At UCB, we don't just complete tasks, we create value. We aren't afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We 'go beyond' to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that's on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.


UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.



Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.