Research Scientist 1 OR 2 - Bioprocess Automation


Company:	Centre for Process Innovation
Salary:	£26,939 to £36,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Darlington, DL1 1GL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	15 Sept 2026

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Summary

CPI is looking for a Research Scientist 1 or 2 (dependent on experience) to join the growing Digital & Automation team within the Biologics Technology Team, based at the National Biologics Manufacturing Centre (NBMC) in Darlington.

The role is focused on developing and implementing automation solutions for bioprocess applications in the pharmaceutical space, as well as the use of digital technologies for both bioprocess automation and more broadly across the Biologics team.

When applying, please include with your CV a cover letter detailing your interest in and suitability for the role, and your expected level (Research Scientist 1 or Research Scientist 2).

The Research Scientist 1 position would be ideal for recent degree graduates who wish to build upon theoretical knowledge and skills in bioprocess automation, and who have an interest in related digital technologies.

The Research Scientist 2 position would be ideal for candidates with a degree and some additional industrial and/or research experience who wish to build upon and apply existing practical experience in bioprocess automation and have familiarity with related digital technologies.

The team have worked on the Continuous 2 project (https://www.uk-cpi.com/uk-continuous-2), and a variety of digital projects in the biologics space.

Key tasks in the role will include (but are not limited to) the below, please download the job description for full details, available on the CPI careers page:

Research Scientist 1:

• To assist with the development and implementation of process automation workflows, for both batch and continuous processes

• To contribute to the development and implementation of advanced process control (APC) solutions for continuous processes

• To aid with data science and data engineering efforts within project work, as required

• To support the development and implementation of digital tools and technologies, especially as related to process automation

• To present and formally report experimental conclusions and supporting data for internal peer review and submission to clients, to agreed timescales and standards

• To support the wider technical team in digital, automation, and bioprocess work

Research Scientist 2:

• To design, develop, and implement process automation workflows, for both batch and continuous processes

• To design, develop, and implement advanced process control (APC) solutions for continuous processes

• To contribute to data architecture design and realisation as it relates to general bioprocessing and biologics work

• To contribute to the design, development, and implementation of digital tools and technologies, especially as related to process automation

• To provide support and training in automation and digital skills to more junior members and the wider technical team

• To support the wider technical team in digital, automation, and bioprocess work

• To support in Business Development and Bid Proposal activities, to contribute to proposal / project development and direct customer engagement

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