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 Company has established a unique position by assembling top-class scientific experts and integrating state-of-the-art technologies as well as substantial experience and expertise in key therapeutic areas including neuronal diseases, diabetes and complications of diabetes, pain and inflammation, oncology, infectious diseases, respiratory diseases, and fibrosis.
Aptuit is a leader in the discovery and development of novel small molecule drugs. The Company has built substantial drug discovery and development expertise and an industrialised platform that can drive new innovative small molecule compounds into the clinic.
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.
* Providing guidance and training to Junior Scientists and ensuring that the correct procedures are being followed and the quality of work is to an appropriate standard.
* Working 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.
* Developed and possesses an in-depth understanding of the science and technology of pharmaceutical dosage forms, and associated characterisation techniques and apply this knowledge to develop required early-stage formulation.
* 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 a number of previous projects.
* Proven ability to solve problems on assigned projects.
* Able to take 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, open-minded view, and 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 the 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.
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