Senior Scientist II, PD Vector – Upstream Redhill

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.​

Redhill 

Redhill is a town in Surrey, in the South East region of England.   Redhill is located close to Reigate and approximately 20 miles south of Central London.  Other towns and cities within easy reach of Redhill include Crawley which is 10 miles away, Guildford 25 miles, Horsham 20 miles and Sevenoaks 30 miles.  Redhill is only 4 miles from the M25 and has mainline train services into London Victoria and London Bridge which makes it prime commuter land.   London Gatwick airport is just over 6 miles away opening up easy access to international business and holiday travel.  Although Redhill itself is not a particularly attractive town, it is surrounded by located is the picturesque Surrey countryside including the North Downs, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which offer great walking and cycling opportunities and numerous country pubs.

Famous people from Redhill include: Nick Hornby, writer (Fever Pitch, About a Boy and High Fidelity) and Chris Robshaw, former England rugby captain