Bio Processing Scientist (Recombinant)

Overview

As a Scientist at Leica Biosystems, you contribute to data generation that underpins our diagnostic product portfolio, with a focus on Companion Diagnostics. The role is site-based in Newcastle upon Tyne and involves generating data with automated staining systems and preparing plans and reports. You will support antibody manufacturing from sequence to final product for NPD, Ops and CDx while driving process improvements within the recombinant manufacturing team. This position offers exposure to cross-functional work and a chance to accelerate real-world impact in cancer diagnostics and therapeutics.

Responsibilities

• Generate data to support product portfolio development, with emphasis on Companion Diagnostics
• Operate automated staining systems and prepare related documentation (plans, reports)
• Manufacture high-quality antibodies from sequence to final product for NPD, Operations and CDx
• Contribute to process improvements within the recombinant manufacturing team
• Deploy DBS tools to ensure delivery of high-quality product for internal and external stakeholders

Key requirements

• Cell culture experience, ideally recombinant cell lines and hybridoma
• Antibody purification experience
• Knowledge of health and safety principles in laboratory environments

• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving
• Cell culture (recombinant and/or hybridoma)
• Antibody purification
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC) (plus)

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