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• Make your mark for patients

• We are looking for an Associate Scientist - Microbial Expression Sciences (MES) who is proactive, enthusiastic, and talented to join our Microbial Expression Sciences team, based at our UCB Research & Development campus in Slough, United Kingdom.
• About the Role
• You will play a key role in developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting microbial processes at lab and pilot scales, ensuring scalability and quality.
• Who You’ll Work With
• You’ll collaborate with a dynamic and high-performing team and work cross-functionally with colleagues across departments to support the development of innovative recombinant protein processes and plasmid production.
• What You’ll Do
• You will perform microbial process optimisation and development experiments from 250 mL to 200 L scale.
• You will work both independently and collaboratively to achieve team objectives.
• You will document your work, including designing experiments, writing protocols, and updating procedures.
• You will analyze experimental data and present results to your manager, team, and internal stakeholders.
• You will promote and maintain a safe laboratory environment.
• You will learn and develop technical expertise in microbial fermentation and primary isolation, while also gaining new technical and soft skills.
• What We’re Looking For

For this role, we’re seeking someone with

• Minimum of a BSc/BEng (or equivalent) in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience operating lab and pilot-scale microbial processes, including various bioreactor/ fermenter systems and relevant control software (preferred).
• Laboratory experience, ideally with E. coli.
• Understanding of E. coli physiology (preferred).
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enthusiastic about learning new techniques and contributing to team objectives.
• Willingness and ability to travel if required (preferred but not required).

• Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
• About us
• UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
• Why work with us?
• At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
• UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

• Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.