Science Apprenticeships

UCB are currently looking for highly motivated scientists to join the CMC Development Sciences department at UCB’s UK Research and Development Hub in Slough. Working within Biologics Process Sciences you will be part of a team of scientists developing processes for the production of novel protein-based therapeutics for areas of unmet patient need.

Qualification Requirements
You must be a graduate with a bachelors degree in one of the following subjects:

Biotechnology

Biology/Biological Science

Chemical/ Biochemical Engineering

Pharmaceutical Science

Genetics

Salary - £28,000 per annum

Benefits -

Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%

Employee assistance programme

Onsite parking

Onsite Canteen

Paid sick leave

Days off for volunteering

Employee recognition / awards

Location - 208 Bath Rd, Slough SL1 3WE
until mid 2027 where UCB will move to new site Sunninghill Road, Windlesham, Surrey, GU20 6PP

Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 09:00am – 17:30pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

10 – 4 core working hours and making up the remaining time either side of these hours

UCB offers hybrid working. This is a lab based role requiring the majority of time onsite.

Duration - 12 months

Start Date - As soon as possible

Interview Date -As soon as possible

Closing Date for Applications - 11thJune 2026
To Apply

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Successful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email.

The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager

The candidate will work in a team environment, collaborating with various process scientists (upstream and downstream) and analytical scientists. The successful candidate will utilize knowledge in biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology and cellular metabolism to aid in process development and optimization of early stage clinical projects, process troubleshooting investigations, evaluation of cellular responses to process operations, assessment of effects on product quality, and determination of process scalability.

The position is laboratory based and will involve experimentation with bench-scale bioreactors (primarily 250mL single use), 200L single use bioreactors and associated disk stack centrifugation and pilot scale equipment. The candidate will apply Quality by Design (QbD) principles utilizing Design of Experiment (DoE) methodology and be responsible for some planning of activities, analyzing laboratory data and reporting back to project leader/line manager and team members on a regular basis.

The candidate will produce accurate, traceable records of work, generating documentation for experimental reports to support technology transfer and regulatory filings (Development and Technical Report writing in English).

The candidate will also be expected to contribute to scientific development and technology development projects requiring innovative research, in order to improve USP and primary recovery processes and understanding. The candidate will be a proactive individual, able to demonstrate problem solving skills and have the ability to manage multiple tasks, with excellent communication skills.

Personal Qualities

Ability to communicate openly and honestly

Good record keeping and organisational skills

Team player

Great organisational skills and attention to detail

Please ensure that you are willing and able to live within commutable distance of the company site before applying. This placement is located in Slough Cogent Skills Placements Service are managing the recruitment for this placement at our client's request, therefore we ask that applications are made through our website please. Please do not contact the Company directly.

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