Duties and Responsibilities include:

· To perform hands-on laboratory work in the cell line and upstream process development team contributing to the development of processes suitable for technology transfer to the cGMP manufacturing teams. An understanding of cGMP manufacturing facility constraints and their impact on development activities will be developed.

· Contribute to process validation / characterisation activities by performing supporting laboratory scale studies, employing DoE methodologies.

· Interpret analytical data provided by the analytical team to define subsequent steps.

· Deliver high quality communication to ensure an outstanding customer experience (written reports, teleconferences, face-to-face meetings).

· Working as part of a site and global project team, co-ordinate multiple projects and ensure timely delivery of project workstages.

· Mammalian cell culture processes include: Cell Line Development (routine cell culture, FACS); Process Development (ambr15 miniturised bioreactors, 10L laboratory scale bioreactors); Process Characterisation (ambr250 miniturised bioreactors, 10L laboratory scale bioreactors).

General

· To work to the highest scientific standards under the direction of the Line Manager.

· To communicate project updates to internal and external customers.

· To contribute to the efficient running of the department including instigating and delivering operational efficiency projects.

· Contribute to departmental safety and training programmes as required.

· The role will require weekend working on a rota based system.

· Degree/PhD in a relevant Science field or Equivalent.

· A fresh PhD or 1 to 3 years work experience.

· Understanding of the theory and application of recombinant protein expression using mammalian cell culture systems.

· Understanding of cGMP regulations.

· Good problem solving, analytical and teamworking skills.

· Good communication skills (verbal and written).

龙沙（中国）投资有限公司成立于2003年9月，是瑞士龙沙集团全资在广州设立的投资性公司。公司旨在于医药、化工及生命科学领域进行投资和再投资，同时提供以下服务：

-协助或代理龙沙所投资企业的货物及设备采购业务，并在国内外市场销售他们的产品；

-为龙沙所投资企业提供售后服务、技术支持及人力资源服务；

-为投资者提供咨询服务并为龙沙的关联公司提供市场信息、投资政策等咨询服务。