Job Description

PhD Research Scientist - Biotechnology required on a permanent basis in Manchester. Requiring a PhD in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry (or similar), with an understanding of cell cultivation for producing metabolites, and knowledge of metabolic pathways and enzymes. An interest in personal care products and markets is also advantageous.

Title: PhD Research Scientist - Biotechnology

Location: Manchester

Salary: \xc2\xa328,000 - \xc2\xa335,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Permanent

SRG are working with a highly innovative company who have been creating speciality products for a range of markets, including personal care and cosmetics, for over 30 years. With a focus on developing their natural product development team, they are now seeking a PhD Research Scientist to support in developing natural speciality ingredients from both microbiological and plant sources to launch into the personal care market. This is an exciting new role, in a growing and developing team, with ideal candidates having recently completed a PhD in Biology, Biotechnology or Biochemistry (or similar), with knowledge of cell cultivation for producing metabolites, and knowledge of metabolic pathways and enzymes. Candidates with an MSC and proven industrial experience in a research role are also encouraged to apply.

Benefits: You will join a successful business who have ambitious plans to expand their Biotechnology team launching into the personal care market. 37.5 working hours/week, 8.30am and 4.40pm, Mon-Fri. Excellent company pension, discretionary annual performance-related bonus and 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays.

Role / Description

• Support in the design and development of bioprocesses to produce speciality ingredients and molecules to the personal care market
• Develop technical transfer and scale-up packages to support commercial production, whilst also supporting in process transfer
• Undertake biosynthetic processes and routes to produce novel speciality molecules
• Support in both upstream and downstream bioprocess research
• Plan, manage and conduct multiple projects, ensuring completion within set deadlines
• Accurately record experimental data accordingly
• Keep updated with current academic literature and market developments
• Provide technical assistance to other departments as and when required

Requirements

• PhD in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry (or similar)

• An MSc with proven industrial experience in research will also be considered

• Understanding of cell cultivation for production of metabolites and/ or cell lysates.
• Experience and knowledge of metabolic pathways and enzymes.
• Experience and knowledge of developing bio-processes.
• Understanding of aseptic technique.
• Experience developing downstream processing and purification techniques is desirable but not essential

SRG is the UK\'s number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It\'s this combination that makes us different. We\'re committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to . For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on 0161 868 2225.

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.

Keywords:phd, research, biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, doctorate, msc, speciality ingredients, molecule, microbiology, microbiological, plan source, personal care, biosynthetic, bioprocess, bioprocesses, fermentation, bio fermentation, upstream, downstream, cell cultivation, metabolite, cell lysates, metabolic pathway, enzyme, aseptic techniques, industrial biotechnology, e.coli, bacillus, yeast, bioreactor, purification, HG2, GMO, extraction, natural source.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

You must have the right to work in the UK.

• Agency: SRG
• Reference: BBBH132523

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• Posted: 11th July 2023
• Expires: 8th August 2023

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