Job Title: Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: Competitive and dependant on experience
Benefits: Pension scheme and life assurance package up to 6 times annual salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, bonus scheme, flexible working hours and enhanced maternity benefits.
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday – Friday
About the company
Our client prides itself on the time they invest to develop each member of their staff. Regular appraisals are carried out and opportunities are provided to gain qualifications and regular pay rises, leading to fast-track career development.
About the role
I am looking for a talented Formulation Chemist to work on the development of biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical products in a cGMP environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate in Pharmaceutical Science (or a related Scientific degree) with a year's industrial placement, or for a more experienced candidate with at least two years of industry experience. Applicants must have a very keen interest in the development of Pharmaceutical products though and a desire to follow this as a career path.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out quantitative measurement of compounds in various formulations to support product development, stability testing and batch certification.
- Carry out the manufacturing of Medicinal Products for clinical trials
- Plan and carry out work to complete projects successfully
- Document and report activities and results, whilst meeting standards of quality and compliance
Desired qualifications, skills, experience and qualities
- Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- Expert understanding of GMP protocols and formulation development
- Ideally previous experience of working in a cGMP Laboratory
- Analytical chemistry knowledge with experience in HPLC and experience of testing pharmaceutical products preferred
- Good IT literacy skills
- Be self-motivated and demonstrate resilience
- Be organised with attention to detail
- Above all, be honest with the ability to provide great customer service
If you feel your skills match the specifics of this role and you want to work in a truly warm and welcoming environment, where you will have the opportunity to develop and learn, then please apply online now. Our client unfortunately does not provide sponsorship to work in the UK.