Job Title:  Research Associate

Role Details

Research Scientist - Bioanalytical - Bioassay

Role: Full-time, permanent

Location: North Harrow, West London

Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits

The Role

To support our BDL/ Bioassay team with Development of cell based bioassays, ELISA, ADCC, CDC, SPR for Biosimilar products.

Lab maintenance, routine lab related activities, support process development activity.

• Support, assist to develop/ perform cell based bioassays, ELISA, ADCC, CDC, SPR for Biosimilar products.
• Conduct data analysis and troubleshooting of technical activities related to Cell- based assay, ADCC, CDC and ELISA.
• Perform basic mammalian cell culture passaging (Suspension cell line and adherent cell line): revival, subculture and cryopreservation
• Ensuring the reagent stock maintenance
• Laise with CFT for sample management for day to day sample analysis
• Deliver routine lab work, meeting expected quality, safety and success rates.
• Take ownership of relevant equipment operation, Calibration report compilation and maintenance etc.
• Adhere to good laboratory practice, including cGMP where applicable.
• Report results to appropriate audiences (e.g., data summaries, reports).
• Complete and peer review laboratory documentation accurately (Logbooks, SOP, Protocols, reports).
• Contribute to routine lab maintenance and stock checking of consumables, media/reagents whenever required.
• Support in prepare risk assessments and COSSH.

The Person

• Experience in a similar role within the biopharma / biotech / contract research labs sector with biologics background
• Competent in development of bioassays (ELISA, Cell based Potency assay) to support the testing of in-house biosimilar products
• Routine cell culturing to support bioassay testing.
• Contribute ability to technical procedure, protocol, and reports.
• Interpret the bioassay results, experiment design with troubleshooting.
• Routine cell sub-culture, revival, and cryopreservation.
• Lab maintenance as per GLP/GCP.
• Method development and validation in accordance with industry standards.
• Basic understanding of therapeutic antibody / protein quality attributes.
• Good IT and data analysis skills, including use of Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English), confident working with colleagues of all seniority levels and able to navigate cultural differences with ease.
• Degree / Masters level qualification in a Biological Science or technical scientific discipline. 

The Rewards

In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.

How to Apply

If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please complete your Candidate Profile on our careers site to apply for this role. The closing date is 26.02.26. For more information, you can contact us on: careers@accord-healthcare.com

A Bit About Us

Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe. Accord has one of the largest market footprints of any European generic and biosimilars companies selling generic medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This global footprint enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems supporting healthcare professionals to transform patient lives worldwide. The approach of Accord is agile and inventive, always seeking to improve products and patients' access to them. Accord are driven to think differently and deliver more for the benefit of patients worldwide. 

To continue our growth, we’re looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual’s focus. So, if you’re looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you’re certainly in the right place; come and join us to make it better.

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All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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