Senior Scientist II, PD Vector – Upstream Farnham

Senior Scientist II, PD Vector – Upstream

Senior Scientists in Upstream Process Development for Vector Production lead process design and optimisation for viral vector manufacturing, crucial for gene therapies and vaccines.

Key tasks include:

• Designing transfection or infection workflows – Using HEK293, Sf9/Baculovirus, or AAV platforms.

• Scaling up processes from bench to bioreactor – Optimising parameters such as MOI, media composition, and harvest timing.

• Writing process protocols and technical reports – Supporting internal reviews and regulatory documentation.

• Troubleshooting production challenges – Investigating yield, impurity, or cell viability issues.

• Collaborating with downstream and analytical teams – To ensure process compatibility and consistent product quality.

This role combines deep technical knowledge with problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration in GMP development settings.​

Farnham

Farnham is an attractive town in Surrey in South East England approximately 35 miles from London, 11 miles from Guildford and 20 miles from Basingstoke.  Farnham has a very long history, with artefacts from the Stone, Bronze and Iron Age having been discovered.   Farnham Castle was the scene of many battles during the Civil War when the town supported the Parliamentarians rather than the Royalists.  In the ensuing years Farnham grew into a successful market town and, with the arrival of the railway, a popular commuter town.   Visitor attractions within easy reach of Farnham include Waverley Abbey, the first Cistercian Abbey in England, the Surrey Hills Area, the North Downs Way, Alice Holt Forest and Frensham Ponds.

Famous people from Farnham:  Jonny Wilkinson, World Cup winning rugby player and Bill Maynard, actor