Downstream Scientist

Talentmark are recruiting for a Downstream Scientist to join a company in the animal health and pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 6 months initially. This role is site-based at our client's site in Speke,…

Pay rate £15.38 – £20.51/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 28 August 2026

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Talentmark are recruiting for a Downstream Scientist to join a company in the animal health and pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 6 months initially. This role is site-based at our client's site in Speke, Merseyside. 
 
Company:
Our client specialises in animal health. They advance their vision of food and companionship, enriching life by developing innovative solutions that protect and enhance animal health.
 
Salary:
£15.38 to £20.51 per hour, depending on experience
 
Downstream Scientist Role:

Plan and execute laboratory and pilot-scale studies through hands-on experimentation.
Deliver downstream purification processes to support clinical programs and business milestones.
Provide technical and operational expertise in downstream processing within development laboratories and pilot plant environments.
Author high-quality technical reports and documentation in a timely manner.
Maintain a high standard of GxP compliance during experimental execution and documentation.
Support the maintenance and readiness of downstream laboratory equipment.Your Background:

Hold a relevant life science degree or have equivalent working experience.
Some industry experience in biopharmaceutical downstream development or manufacturing.
This role is ideal for an early-career scientist with downstream purification experience who is ready to take technical ownership of processes.
Experience with the following would be an advantage:
FPLC Chromatography
TFF
Depth Filtration
Process Scale Up
JMP Data Analysis Software
Familiarity with GxP StandardsApply:
For more information, or to apply for this Downstream Scientist, please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (Apply online only).
 
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.
 
Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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