Lead Scientist

Lead Scientist - Protein and Process Analytics

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

What you will do

• Provide technical support and operational oversight for automated laboratory platforms used across multiple scientific teams.
• Ensure reliable day to day operation of automation systems through troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and coordination of maintenance activities.
• Execute and support routine analytical workflows, including plate based impurity assays such as ELISA, delivering high quality and reproducible data.
• Perform and support protein purification workflows that enable downstream analytical and development activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing robustness, throughput, efficiency, and reproducibility of laboratory workflows.
• Collaborate closely with scientists, group leaders, and stakeholders across Protein and Process Analytics to support project delivery and operational excellence.
• Act as a key technical point of contact, sharing knowledge, resolving issues, and contributing to best practices across the team.

We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time, on a case by case basis.

What we are looking for

• MSc in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomanufacturing, or a related scientific discipline; PhD preferred.
• Strong hands on laboratory experience within an analytical, bioprocess, or biopharmaceutical environment.
• Experience working with laboratory automation platforms and/or liquid handling systems.
• Knowledge of plate based analytical assays, such as ELISA or related techniques.
• Experience with, or exposure to, protein purification workflows.
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical and operational challenges effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work successfully in a fast paced, high throughput environment.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
• Opportunities to work with advanced automation technologies and analytical platforms.
• Exposure to cross functional scientific teams supporting innovative biopharmaceutical programs.
• Benefits and compensation details available at

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.