Scientist 1

Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom

4/1/2025

Ipsen is currently recruiting for an Analytical Development Scientist to join their Biologics Development team at the Wrexham site. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract that offers the chance to be part of a growing global organization and make a significant impact on people's lives. Ipsen is heavily investing in the Wrexham site, with brand new, state-of-the-art Biologics Development laboratories and production facilities.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to learn a variety of skills through self-driven personal development and will be required to support both internal and external activities of Ipsen's developing pipeline. The role involves analytical method development using techniques such as ELISA, U/HPLC, capillary isoelectric focusing (cIEF), IEF, SDS-capillary electrophoresis (SDS-CE), and CE-based immunoassays

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver effective analytical testing for the development of novel biologic products from Phase I to Phase III, including in-process and characterisation, pre-clinical and clinical batch release and stability testing in support of our product quality.
• Utilising techniques within the scope of the analytical development team deliverables such as but not limited to; basic physical/ chemical properties (pH, moisture, container closure), quantitative analysis by HPLC, plate-based immunodetection assays (e.g. ELISA), purity techniques such as HPSEC, capillary isoelectric focusing (cIEF) and SDS-capillary electrophoresis (SDS-CE). Apply understanding of Analytical development to execute activities & interpret results.
• Keeping actuate GMP records, evaluating data and where appropriate present findings at relevant forums/ meetings
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of the Analytical development group (general lab processes and activities e.g. sample management, inventories, equipment cleaning and daily calibrations)
• Work collaboratively across Biologic Development areas to support execution of studies and analysis of results
• Work collaboratively to develop process and SOP updates to drive regulatory compliance.
• Assist in regulatory documentation as required.
• Actively participate in meetings (listens, shares questions and ideas)
• Effectively communicate progress with cross-functional teams and escalate issues as needed present information and data at internal meetings.
  
  

Requirements For The Role

• Biopharmaceutical R&D industry experience working in technical team(s) desired.
• Knowledge and technical capabilities desirable in at least one of the primary activities/ core areas to support the development, implementation, validation, and lot release testing for biologics products.
• Ability to work independently according to established methods and SOPs to perform analytical testing as required.
• Ability to work in diverse and multi-cultural technical team, to advance technical areas of responsibility through cross-functional working and maintenance of scientific literature awareness and competency.
• Knowledge of ICH Guidelines and working to GMP/GLP standards