Location
Darlington, County Durham, United Kingdom
Posted
July 17, 2026
Job Description
Senior Scientist - Microbial Upstream Process Development
Darlington | Permanent | £34,500 - £46,500
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Scientist with experience within Microbial Upstream process development to join a growing bioprocessing team, providing technical leadership across customer-facing biologics development projects.
This is a senior scientific role focused on technical project leadership rather than line management. You'll lead and coordinate microbial upstream process development activities, working closely with customers, project managers, commercial teams, and scientific colleagues to deliver innovative biologics programmes.
The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in microbial fermentation, process development, and scale-up, alongside the ability to work across functions and confidently engage with external stakeholders.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
Microbial Upstream Process Development
Lead the desig...
Darlington | Permanent | £34,500 - £46,500
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Scientist with experience within Microbial Upstream process development to join a growing bioprocessing team, providing technical leadership across customer-facing biologics development projects.
This is a senior scientific role focused on technical project leadership rather than line management. You'll lead and coordinate microbial upstream process development activities, working closely with customers, project managers, commercial teams, and scientific colleagues to deliver innovative biologics programmes.
The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in microbial fermentation, process development, and scale-up, alongside the ability to work across functions and confidently engage with external stakeholders.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
Microbial Upstream Process Development
Lead the desig...