Senior Scientist II, PD Vector – Upstream Surbiton

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.​

Surbiton

Surbiton is a commuter town on the River Thames in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, one of only four Royal Boroughs in the UK.   The town is approximately 10 miles south east of the centre of London and has excellent road and public transport links into London the rest of the UK. Surbiton is viewed as archetypal suburb, rejoicing in the nickname “Suburbiton”.   In addition to its convenient location for commuting, Surbiton is great place to live or visit thanks to its attractive riverside location, 500 shops and easy access to popular tourist attractions including Hampton Court, Kew Gardens, Richmond Park and Chessington World of Adventures.    The popular TV series “The Good Life” was set in Surbiton.

Famous people born in Surbiton: John McCririck, racing journalist and Julian Clary, comedian