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Senior Formulation and Analytical Scientist
We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Formulation & Analytical Scientist working on a Fixed Contract. Starting ASAP and will be based at our Campus in Milton Park, Abingdon, UK.
Role: Senior Formulation & Analytical Scientist
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive Salary
Location: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Aptuit is a member company of Evotec, a global Pharmaceutical business. Evotec covers all activities from target-to-clinic to meet the industry’s need for innovation and efficiency in drug discovery and development.
The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:
* Performing early formulation development and analytical experiments for R&D projects in collaboration with other scientific staff to an acceptable quality standard within a given time frame.
* Clearly and concisely recording and communicating the results to all relevant (internal/external) stakeholders.
* Responsible for the day-to-day planning and execution of assigned projects including formulation design, development, and characterisation.
* Provide guidance and training to Junior Scientists and ensure that the correct procedures are being followed and the quality of work is to an appropriate standard.
* Work closely with cross-functional groups such as API development, Drug discovery, Safety assessment, and Drug product clinical sites.
Key Skills & Experience:
* PhD, MSc or Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related subject.
* In-depth understanding of the science and technology of pharmaceutical dosage forms, and associated characterisation techniques.
* Experience in pre-clinical formulation development and/or manufacturing (non-GLP and GLP) is desirable but not essential.
* Familiarity with UPLC / HPLC, XRPD, DSC, TGA, GVS, PSD instrumentation.
* Proficient in report writing and reviewing.
* Proven expertise in formulation development as evidenced through sustained high performance in previous projects.
* Proven ability to solve problems on assigned projects.
* Able to make appropriate day-to-day technical decisions regarding formulation development.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
* Self-motivated, independent, enthusiastic, with open-minded problem-solving skills.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package:
* Pension on completion of your 3-month probationary period. Contributions start at 6% employee and employer, Evotec will match up to 7.5%.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days.
* Private health insurance with BUPA for employees and their partner/family under the company scheme.
* Private dental cover, after 3 months service.
* Life assurance at four times your annual base salary.
* Wellbeing support 24/7 and counselling services.
* Permanent health insurance providing 75% of base salary after the qualifying period.
* Subsidised on-premise restaurant.
* Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme. This is a discretionary benefit.
* Excellent career progression opportunities within the company; we have excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!
Onsite Facilities:
* Onsite parking.
* Subsidised canteen.
* Good public transport links with the shuttle bus service.
If you are interested in this role please apply through our career site with your most up to date CV and Cover letter.
About Us
Evotec is a life science company with a unique business model that delivers on its mission to discover and develop highly effective therapeutics and make them available to patients. The Company’s multimodality platform comprises a unique combination of innovative technologies, data, and science for the discovery, development, and production of first-in-class and best-in-class pharmaceutical products. For additional information please go to www.evotec.com and follow us on X/Twitter @Evotec and LinkedIn.
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