Senior Scientist 2 - Bioproduction R&D

Senior Scientist 2 - Bioproduction R&D

(12-month Fixed Term Contract)

Revvity

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job summary

Join Revvity's Bioproduction R&D team as a Senior Scientist 2, where you'll drive innovation in our CHOSOURCE Expression platform. This is a hands-on, lab-based product development role focused on advancing CHO-based expression technologies for biotherapeutic production. You'll tackle real-world expression challenges, from optimizing productivity to enabling successful expression of diverse biologics and translate your findings into commercial products that empower biopharma customers worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Lead independent research projects to develop and validate new CHOSOURCE platform features for both stable and transient expression applications, from experimental design through execution, analysis, and troubleshooting;
• Mentor junior scientists through training, troubleshooting, and data review;
• Foster collaborative relationships within the team and across Revvity departments;
• Maintain comprehensive laboratory documentation and develop standard operating procedures;
• Present clear, concise data at both internal and external meetings;
• Support IP generation and regulatory documentation as needed for product commercialization.

Essential Competencies & Requirements

• Ph.D. in life science (molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology or genetics) plus minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in a relevant scientific discipline;
• In-depth knowledge of CHO cell line development, including stable pool generation, single cell cloning, and clone screening;
• Previous experience in transient expression systems and optimization would be a plus;
• Practical understanding of the challenges associated with expressing diverse biologics Advanced molecular biology skills, including expertise in diverse cloning methods (Gibson assembly, Golden Gate assembly), PCR, qPCR, and ddPCR;
• Experience applying Design of Experiment (DoE) methodologies to experimental design;
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems systematically;
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional, fast-paced environments;
• Exceptional team collaboration skills with strong communication abilities and meticulous attention to detail;
• Demonstrated scientific curiosity with a proactive approach to knowledge development.