Location: Oxford
Hours: Full-time
Sector: Pharmaceutical / Biotech
Start date: ASAP

Your new company:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding organisation within the Biotech sector. The company is part of a vibrant and innovative ecosystem focused on developing advanced technologies to support the next generation of healthcare solutions. With recent growth and investment, they are scaling up their research capabilities and building a team of talented scientists to drive forward their mission.

Your new role:
As a Formulations Scientist, you’ll be involved in the design, development, and optimisation of complex formulations to support therapeutic innovation. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality research and contribute to the development of scalable processes for future manufacturing. This is a hands-on role with a strong emphasis on collaboration, problem-solving, and scientific rigour.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing new formulation strategies.
• Supporting process development and scale-up activities.
• Preparing technical documentation and reports.
• Collaborating with internal teams to meet project goals.
• Maintaining high standards in laboratory research.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• A Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physics).
• Experience working in a laboratory setting with formulation development.
• Familiarity with analytical and characterisation techniques.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in techniques such as SAXS, DSC, NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, DLS, and TEM.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Industry experience (1–2 years) is advantageous but not essential.

How to apply:

• If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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